Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular

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 as Self - Host

Dionne Warwick

Self - Host
Marie Dionne Warwick (born December 12, 1940) is an American singer, actress, and television host. Warwick ranks...
Jerry Butler as Self - Host

Jerry Butler

Self - Host
 Percy Sledge as Self

Percy Sledge

Self
 Sam Moore as Self - Host

Sam Moore

Self - Host
 Ben E. King as Self

Ben E. King

Self
 Aretha Franklin as Self

Aretha Franklin

Self
James Brown as Self

James Brown

Self
James Brown (May 3, 1933 - December 25, 2006) was an American singer and songwriter, eventually referred to as "The...

Richard Rountree

Self - Host

Eddie Floyd

Self

Crew of Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular

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