BONNY "SIR MACK" RICE, 82
Died June 27, 2016. Member of the Falcons 1957-1963. Sang baritone on "You're So Fine" (#17-1959).
Songwriter. Wrote "Mustang Sally" (#23-1966) for fellow Falcons member Wilson Pickett. The song was originally called "Mustang Mama," but Aretha Franklin, who played keyboard on the demo suggested the name change. It was originally a #15 R&B song for Rice in 1965, but far overshadowed by Pickett's version.
Also wrote "Respect Yourself" (#12-1971) for the Staple Singers and (#5-1987) for Bruce Willis. Also wrote Johnnie Taylor's "Cheaper to Keep Her" (#15-1971)
Being an account of some things I'm interested in, what I'm doing, and reflections on my past, especially music.
Listen to this man. Seven years of college, you know. Trying to reason with 2020 and, now, 2022.
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