Friday, November 10, 2006

The Rhythm and Blues Foundation

It was on this day in 1989 that The Rhythm and Blues Foundation presented its first lifetime achievment awards in Washington, D.C. Among the honorees were:

Charles Brown

Ruth Brown - Mama, He Treat Your Daughter Mean


Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman


Mary Wells - My Guy - Shindig 1965


LaVern Baker

The Clovers - Lovey Dovey - 1953


Etta James - I'd Rather Go Blind(Blind Girl) - Austin, Texas


Little Jimmy Scott - Blue Skies - Atlanta Jazz Fest 2004

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