2014 marks the 45th anniversary of Detroit based soul labels Invictus, Hot Wax and Music Merchant – the three record labels established by legendary songwriting team Edward Holland, Jr. Brian Holland and Lamont Dozier a.k.a Holland-Dozier-Holland, following their acrimonious split from Berry Gordy’s Motown empire in 1967.

Former Member of the Delfonics Major Harris died at age 65 from congestive heart failure. He was best known for his tremendous hit "Love Won't Let Me Wait" written by Bobby Eli. Norman Harris, the Philly producer, guitarist and Trammps co-founder, is the cousin of Major Harris.

"Love Won't Let Me Wait" was from his album 'My Way' from 1975. On this album a bunch of MFSB members collaborated.

In 1984 he recorded the superb album 'I Believe In Love' on SOCIETY HILL Records with that great track 'Gotta Make Up Your Mind'.

He will be missed. RIP
Mark Berbiers

Is it possible that the release day of an album is dependent on the status of the artist? We now learn that the much heralded second album from Whitney Houston has now been pushed back to March.

As for that other star of mega status — Michael Jackson — word is that we’ll all have to wait even longer for his “Thriller” follow-up. Mention of young brown eyes, who, we’re “reliably” informed is scheduled to tour Britain later this year (Oh YEAH?!) yet another rumour suggests that he wants to buy his old record company Motown — which, naturally, has been vehemently denied by one and all.

Shirley Murdock currently hitting paydirt U.S.A. with th success of her “As We track 'Which is included on her 1985 album release. The singer is presently recording new tracks with Larry Troutman for her upcoming album from Elektra.

Hot shots Jam & Lewis together with Jesse Johnson have, reportedly, begun work on track cutting for the upcoming Time reunion album. No definite news yet on the proposed tour, however.

Op 8 & 9 april 2017 vindt in de Jaarbeurs Utrecht de 47ste editie van Mega Platen en CD beurs plaats. Een evenement dat in de afgelopen jaren internationale naam en faam heeft verworven als de plek voor de meest uitgebreide vinylcollecties, exposities, boekpresentaties en signeersessies. Ook biedt de beurs het grootste muziekaanbod ter wereld en kunnen bezoekers muzikanten tegenkomen die op zoek zijn naar hun eigen originele platen.

Saph Records by Phil Boogie Times Kraam nummer 408 Specialist of 80's Disco Funk

Now you have the chance to meet the legendary artist Randy Muller at Soul Brother Records on 29 March 2014. Randy Muller was the front man of the eighties funk band Brass Construction who scored many hits these days.