Chickslacks
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Boston's Hardest Working Classic Soul, Funk, and R&B Band - For All Inquiries: [email protected] - 617-420-2073
Cambridge, MA
Joined April 2021
Thank you to ABC7, Motown Museum, and everyone in Detroit who joined us for the unveiling of “Otis C. Williams Street”! What an honor.
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Sam believed in demonstrative action. He led by example and his role as an early activist for social justice is undeniable. Listen to “A Change Is Gonna Come” and you hear the struggle, but also faith in a brighter, more equal future. We invite you to make The Wonderful World of
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Did you know? Sam Cooke Live at the Harem Square Club, 1963 wasn’t released until June of 1985! Celebrate #BlackMusicMonth and stream the album on your favorite platform now at https://t.co/m2TclPm6ez
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Check out Sam performing “Ol’ Man River” on The Steve Allen Show in 1958!
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It is with sad and heavy hearts that we convey to you the loss of internationally renowned, 6 time Grammy Award-winning, saxophonist, David Sanborn. Mr. Sanborn passed Sunday afternoon, May 12th, after an extended battle with prostate cancer with complications.
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Remembering Dave Prater of legendary Stax duo Sam & Dave on his birthday today. He began performing with Sam Moore in 1961, and the duo went on to release hits like "Soul Man" and "Hold On, I'm Comin'" and became one of Stax's biggest acts. What's your favorite Sam & Dave song?
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The @chickslacks are back in effect at The World Famous @thecantablounge for YOUR Official Gateway to the Weekend #ClassicSoul #Funk and #RnB #DanceParty. #BostonsHardestWorkingSoulBand
#bostonwedding
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#dancingwiththechickenslacks
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Did you know? Sam was officially inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1987. What’s your favorite Sam Cooke song? Sound off in the comments! 📸 Jess Rand
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Did you know? “Twistin’ The Night Away” was released this month in 1962!
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60 years ago today, The Temptations released the album that started it all! ‘Meet The Temptations’ encompassed their early singles and included their soon-to-be iconic “The Way You Do the Things You Do,” which featured the lineup of Eddie, Melvin, Paul, Otis, and David.
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Twistin’ right into the weekend. 📸 G.Marshall Wilson, 1962
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Did you know? Sam began a week-long residency at New York’s @ApolloTheater on this day in 1959.
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The only playlist you'll need this weekend. This Is Sam Cooke. Streaming now on @Spotify at https://t.co/m2TclPlyp1
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On this day in 1964, Sam released what would be his final studio album. Ain’t That Good News featured the much needed anthem “A Change Is Gonna Come” — a track inspired by the cultural climate of the time. Take a moment and celebrate this seminal album with us. Shout out your
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55 years ago today, The Temptations released their single “Runaway Child, Running Wild.” #TheTemptations #TheTemptationsShow #LiveMusic
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60 years ago today, the Temptations released “The Way You Do The Things You Do”! Cowritten and produced by Smokey Robinson, TWYDTTYD was the quintet’s first charting single on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 11, and has been a U.S. Top 40 Hit in four different decades. 🕯️
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