The soul music visionary died in 1976 at the peak of his career. But his legacy endures – thanks to sampling, fans such as Elton John and Chaka Khan, and the efforts of his three daughters In the ...

The Stepney Sisters, (Eibur, Charlene and Chanté) and Duane Powell at Music Talk: Remembering Charles Stepney at the MCA in Chicago (Photo credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre) Remembering Charles Stepney: ...

When Chicago’s famous soul music scene was at its pinnacle in the 1960s and ’70s, the biggest artists — from Earth, Wind & Fire to Minnie Riperton — shared one key thing: They worked closely with the ...

Kitty Haywood and her sisters sang on countless songs and jingles, including some of the greatest albums Chicago ever ...

In a city of unsung musical heroes, Charles Stepney may be one of the greatest. Stepney, who was a musician, producer, arranger and composer, worked with iconic artists like Earth, Wind & Fire, Minnie ...

Rotary Connection 222, a large ensemble led by bassist Junius Paul, will perform music from the catalog of Charles Stepney under the creative direction of the Stepney family and Chicago record label ...

Anthony G. Stepney is a classic high achiever, with Type A personality to spare. Earning a degree in business from Johns Hopkins, making the dean’s list at Golf Academy of America in Orlando, ...

The location for Pulp’s famous 'Common People' video may be demolished by developers – music fans say the East End is losing a cultural icon Stepney's Nightclub on Commercial Road, which has been the ...

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