The O'Jays were a 1970s - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins/monobook/IE50Fixes.css; @import /skins/monobook/IE55Fixes.css; @import /skins/monobook/IE60Fixes.css; /**/ 1970s From Wikipedia Millennia: 1st millennium - 2nd millennium - 3rd millennium Events and trends Although in the United States and in many other Western societies the 1970s are often seen as a period of... 1970s For the American indoor football team, see Philadelphia Soul. Philadelphia (or Philly) soul, sometimes called the Philadelphia Sound, is a style of soul music characterized by lush instrumental arrangements often featuring sweeping strings and horns. The result is a much smoother sound compared to the more funky and gritty Southern... Philadelphia soul group, originally consisting of This article is about the economist, Walter Williams. Walter Williams is also the name of the SNL writer who created Mr. Bill. For the science fiction writer, see Walter Jon Williams. Walter Frederick George Williams is the birth name of British actor, Bill Maynard. Walter Williams is an American economist... Walter Williams, Bill Isles, Bobby Massey, William Horatio Powell (July 29, 1892 - March 5, 1984) was an American actor, noted for his sophisticated, cynical roles. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he began a Broadway career in 1912 and a Hollywood career in 1922. His first starring role was as Philo Vance in 1929s The Canary Murder... William Powell and Eddie Levert. They formed the group in Canton is a city located in Stark County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 80,806, but according to a July 1, 2002 Census estimate, the population has declined to 79,772. It is the county seat of Stark County6. Canton is home... Canton, Ohio in 1958 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). Events January January 1 - Treaty of Rome founding the EU is implemented January 4 - Sputnik 1 falls to Earth from its orbit (launched on October 4, 1957) January 8 - 14 year old Bobby Fischer wins the... 1958 (see See also: 1957 in music, other events of 1958, 1959 in music, 1950s in music and the list of years in music Events January 28 - Little Richard begins attending classes at Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama February 14 - The Iranian government bans rock & roll because they claim that the... 1958 in music) while attending high school.

Originally known as The Triumphs, followed by The Mascots, the friends began recording with "Miracles" in 1961 (As MAD Magazine pointed out on its first cover for the year) was the first upside-down year - i.e., one that looked the same upside down - since 1881, and the last until 6009. Events January January 1 - The farthing coin, used since the 13th century, ceases to be... 1961 (see See also: 1960 in music, other events of 1961, 1962 in music, 1960s in music and the list of years in music Events January 15 - Motown Records signs The Supremes January 20 - Francis Poulencs Gloria is premiered in Boston February 12 - The Miracles Shop Around becomes Motowns first... 1961 in music), which was a moderate hit in the City nickname: The Forest City Location in the state of Ohio Founded 1796 Incorporated 1836 County Cuyahoga County Mayor Jane Campbell ( Dem) Area  - Total  - Water 213.5 km² (82.4 mi²) 12.5 km² (4.8 mi²) Population  - City ( 2000)  - Metropolitan  ... Cleveland area. They took the name "the O'Jays", in tribute to radio disc jockey Eddie O'Jay (Toop, 1991), in Events January-February January 11 - The Whisky A Go-Go night club in Los Angeles, the first disco in the USA, is opened. January 14 - George Wallace becomes governor of Alabama. January 22 - Elysée treaty between France and Germany January 28 - Black student Harvey Gantt enters Clemson College in... 1963 (see See also: 1962 in music, other events of 1963, 1964 in music, 1960s in music and the list of years in music Events January 1 - The Beatles start a 5 day tour in Scotland to support the release of their new single, Love Me Do. January 7 - Gary U.S... 1963 in music) and released "Lonely Drifter", which charted nationally. Their debut LP was Comin' Through.

The O'Jay's (now a quartet after the departure of Isles) had their first hit with "I'll Be Sweeter Tomorrow (Than I Was Today)"; in spite of its success, the group was considering quitting the music business until Gamble & Huff, a legendary team of producers and songwriters, took an interest in the group. With Gamble & Huff, the O'Jays emerged at the forefront of Philadelphia soul with Back Stabbers ( 1972 was a leap year that started on a Saturday. Events January January 2 - the Pierre Hotel Heist - Six men rob the safety deposit boxes of the Pierre Hotel in New York City. Loot is at least $4 million January 5 - President of the United States Richard Nixon orders the... 1972; see See also: 1971 in music, other events of 1972, 1973 in music, 1970s in music and the list of years in music Events January 17 - Highway 51 South in Memphis, Tennessee is renamed Elvis Presley Blvd January 31 - Over 40,000 mourners file past Mahalia Jacksons open casket to... 1972 in music), a pop hit.

During the remainder of the 1970s - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins/monobook/IE50Fixes.css; @import /skins/monobook/IE55Fixes.css; @import /skins/monobook/IE60Fixes.css; /**/ 1970s From Wikipedia Millennia: 1st millennium - 2nd millennium - 3rd millennium Events and trends Although in the United States and in many other Western societies the 1970s are often seen as a period of... 1970s, the O'Jays continued releasing chart-topping singles, including "For the Love of Money", "Let Me Make Love to You", "Give the People What They Want" and "I Love Music". Powell died of For other uses, see Cancer (disambiguation). When normal cells are damaged or old they undergo apoptosis; cancer cells, however, avoid apoptosis. Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell division leading to growth of abnormal tissue. It is believed that cancers arise from both genetic and environmental factors... cancer in For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). Events January-February January 1 - First woman Episcopal priest ordained. January 6 - EMI sacks the Sex Pistols January 18 - Scientists identify a previously unknown bacterium as the cause of the mysterious legionnaires disease January 18 - Australia experiences its worst railway disaster... 1977 (see See also: 1976 in music, other events of 1977, 1978 in music, 1970s in music and the list of years in music Events In this year, the St. Magnus Festival was founded in Orkney by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. Perhaps most important is the release of several pivotal albums in... 1977 in music).

After adding Sammy Strain (of Little Anthony & the Imperials), the O'Jays continued recording, though with limited success. Events January January 1 - The Copyright Act of 1976 takes effect, making sweeping changes to United States copyright law. January 1 - Air Indias Boeing 747 explodes near Bombay - 213 dead. January 4 - Referendum in Chile supports policies of Augusto Pinochet. January 7 - Emilio Palma is born in Antarctica, making... 1978's (see See also: 1977 in music, other events of 1978, 1979 in music, 1970s in music and the list of years in music Events April 22 - The Blues Brothers make their first appearance on Saturday Night Live. The duo of Jake & Elwood Blues (John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd) was introduced... 1978 in music) "Use Ta Be My Girl" was their final Top Five hit, though they continued scraping the bottom of the R&B charts throughout the Millennia: 1st millennium - 2nd millennium - 3rd millennium Events and trends Technology Bulletin board system popularity Popularization of personal computers, Walkmans, VHS videocassette recorders, and compact disc (CD) players Introduction of the IBM PC Home video games become enormously popular, most notably Atari until the market crashes in 1983; the rise... 1980s. Let Me Touch You ( 1987 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. Events Environmental change Varroa destructor, an invasive parasite is found in the US October 15 - Hurricane force winds cause extensive damage in southern England. January January 1 - Frobisher Bay, Northwest Territories, changes its name to Iqaluit. In 1999... 1987; see See also: 1986 in music, other events of 1987, 1988 in music, 1980s in music and the list of years in music Events January 3 - Aretha Franklin becomes the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. January 16 - The Beastie Boys become the first act to... 1987 in music) was a breakthrough of sorts, and included the #1 R&B hit "Lovin' You". Though they continued charting on the R&B charts in the late 80s and early Events and trends Technology Explosive growth of the Internet; decrease in the cost of computers and other technology Reduction in size and cost of mobile phones leads to a massive surge in their popularity Year 2000 problem (commonly known as Y2K) Microsoft Windows operating system becomes virtually ubiquitous on IBM... 1990s, the O'Jays never again achieved pop success. Later in the 90s, the band did little recording, though they remained a popular live draw. Their latest album is For the Love... in 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. By strict interpretation of the Gregorian Calendar, 2001 is also the first year of the 21st century and the 3rd millenium. Popular culture, however, often views the year 2000 as holding this distinction. 2001 is also the year... 2001 (see See also: 2000 in music, 2001 in music (UK), other events of 2001, 2002 in music, 2000s in music and the list of years in music Events January 1 - Hum disbands. January/February - Rush records Vapor Trails, which was released on May 14, 2002. February - CFXJ (Flow 93.5), Canada... 2001 in music).

In the new millenium, rap groups such as The Diplomats have been constantly speeding-up their records to provide a background for their songs. In 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. Events January Iraqi police officers hold up their index fingers marked with purple indelible ink, a security measure to prevent double voting. Worldwide aid effort continues to develop in response to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. January 3... 2005, the O'Jays were inducted into the The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, showing Lake Erie in the background The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is a museum in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, dedicated, as the name suggests, to recording the history of some of the best-known and most influential rock and... Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Source

• Toop, David (1991). Rap Attack 2: African Rap To Global Hip Hop. New York. New York: Serpent's Tail. ISBN 1852422432.