Died On This Date (July 26, 2010) Al Goodman / The Moments; Ray, Goodman and Brown

Al Goodman
DOB Unknown – July 26, 2010

Al Goodman was a respected baritone soul singer who was part of the ’70s hit-making group, the Moments. Formed in during the late ’70s, the Moments released their first record in 1968 and soon found themselves topping the R&B charts with tracks like “Love on a Two Way Street,” “If I Didn’t Care,” and “Look At Me (I’m In Love).”  Hip Hop fans may recognize elements of “Love on a Two Way Street” throughout Jay Z’s 2009 hit, “Empire State Of Mind.”  During the late ’70s, the group that also included Harry Ray and Billy Brown, rechristened themselves Ray, Goodman and Brown and delivered several more slow jam hits throughout the ’80s.  Al Goodman was 63 when he passed away on July 26, 2010.  Cause of death was not immediately released.

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Died On This Date (January 10, 2009) Billy Brown / Rockabilly Pioneer

Billy Brown
July 22, 1929 – January 10, 2009

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Billy Brown was an American rockabilly guitarist and singer who launched his career upon his return from the Korean War.  Brown released a handful of singles before he was signed by Columbia Records in 1957.  A young Jerry Reed played on a few of those early Columbia recordings.  None of his releases sold particularly well.  Billy Brown was 79 when he passed away on January 10, 2009.