About Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular
- Released on December 10, 2001
This show brings together legendary artists of the 1960s and 1970s for a once-in-a-lifetime event: Ben E. King and The Drifters, Jerry Butler reuniting with The Impressions for the first time since 1958, as well as The Isley Brothers, Percy Sledge, Eddie Holman, Little Anthony & The Imperials, The Chi-Lites and many more performers singing their most memorable hits, rhythm & blues and soul classics from the '60s and '70s. In salute to several more of the greatest artists of the time, Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular also broadcasts rarely seen footage of Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, James Brown, and others, performing some of their most unforgettable hits. The program is co-hosted by Dionne Warwick, Jerry "The Iceman" Butler,Sam Moore of Sam and Dave, each of whom also performs, and Richard "Shaft" Roundtree.
Full Cast of Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular
Dionne Warwick plays Self - Host
Marie Dionne Warwick (born December 12, 1940) is an American singer, actress, and television host. Warwick ranks amo...
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Percy Sledge plays Self
Richard Rountree plays Self - Host
Sam Moore plays Self - Host
Eddie Floyd plays Self
Ben E. King plays Self
Aretha Franklin plays Self
James Brown plays Self
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