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  BrotherMen. The Artists | PBS
Gamble on location in the South Philadelphia community where he was raised and returned in the 1980s with his wife and children to live.
Gamble's commitment to the development of the community through his Universal Companies includes, among many projects, a charter school, a job training center and the renovation of over 100 houses for low-income families in the neighborhood.
By Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff and A. Jackson
www.pbs.org /brothermen/gamblehuff.html   (528 words)

  
 Barnes & Noble.com - Artist Bio
In tandem with his partner Leon Huff, producer and songwriter Kenny Gamble was the principal architect behind the lush and seductive Philly Soul sound, one of the most popular and influential musical developments of the 1970s.
Gamble and Huff's success on labels including Atlantic and Chess -- as well as their own Neptune and Gamble imprints -- spurred them to contact Columbia in the hopes of opening a new affiliate company, one inspired by the continued success of Berry Gordy and Motown.
Throughout the disco era Philadelphia International's most consistent hitmaker was Teddy Pendergrass, but in the wake of the tragic 1982 car accident which left the singer paralyzed, the career of Gamble and Huff began to dissipate as well, and they rarely resurfaced on record in the years to follow.
music.barnesandnoble.com /search/artistbio.asp?CTR=127249   (355 words)

  
 Profile Kenneth Gamble - Freedom Magazine - Is there a Solution to the Prison Problem?
Although he has achieved fortune and worldwide fame, Kenneth Gamble remains connected with his roots, signaling his commitment to rebuild communities by moving from the suburbs back to the South Philadelphia neighborhood where he was born.
And although he has achieved fortune and worldwide fame, Kenneth Gamble remains connected with his roots, signaling that commitment by moving with his wife in the early 1990s from the affluent suburbs back to the inner city neighborhood in South Philadelphia to help rebuild the community where he was born in 1943.
As part of his visionary effort, Kenneth Gamble founded the nonprofit Universal Companies and under its umbrella established a workforce development center, a construction company to provide training and jobs, a business support center, a charter school and other entities—all aimed at empowering the inner city and its residents.
www.freedommag.org /english/vol33I1/page13.htm   (1120 words)

  
 Songwriters Hall of Fame   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Gamble is currently the owner of 175 gold and platinum records, and was nominated, along with his partner, Leon Huff, for his first Grammy in 1972, with the Billy Paul number one hit, "Me and Mrs.
Gamble, with several music industry colleagues from the Quaker City music fraternity, founded The Philadelphia Music Foundation, whose purpose is to honor the contributions of talented Philadelphians.
Gamble, and partner Leon Huff were themselves inducted in 1993, with their plaques in the walkway just outside their Philadelphia International offices.
www.songwritershalloffame.org /exhibit_home_page.asp?exhibitId=135   (444 words)

  
 Gamble Award   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Boyer College of Music and Dance is proud to honor Kenneth Gamble for his support and commitment to music, education, and community development in the city of Philadelphia.
Gamble has received numerous awards for his musical genius and his sincere efforts on behalf of urban neighborhoods.
Gamble also has worked tirelessly to improve the life experience of those living in urban neighborhoods.
www.temple.edu /boyer/GambleAward.htm   (212 words)

  
 Rhythm and Blues Foundation Website
Indeed, the sound of Philadelphia, as executed by the songwriting partnership of Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, defined music in the seventies as surely as the Motown Sound defined music and the city of Detroit in the sixties.
Kenneth Gamble is still the force of soul in his native Philadelphia, but now he has also added real-estate developer and educator to his resume.
Kenneth is also the chairman of the board of the Universal Institute Charter School, a local charter school.
www.rhythm-n-blues.org /pubs/101_335_1410.cfm   (321 words)

  
 Wake up everybody! music mogul Kenneth Gamble is leading the charge to clean up the Ghetto. (Reviving Communities). - ...
These days, Gamble, 59, is also known as founder and chairman of the nonprofit Universal Cos., the umbrella company comprised of a slew of real estate development, educational, and retail operations.
In this post, Gamble is helping to redevelop his native South Philadelphia and is constructing a how-to model for urban redevelopment he hopes communities across the nation will adopt.
Gamble and Huff, along with several Philadelphia International's performers, including Teddy Pendergrass, Archie Bell, and the O'Jays, recorded a single called "Let's Clean Up the Ghetto." Proceeds from the single and the accompanying compilation album were used to finance inner-city cleanup projects.
goliath.ecnext.com /coms2/summary_0199-2260304_ITM   (2386 words)

  
 Web Publishers Take Gamble with Casino Ads | Workbench
In January, the company surrendered $4.2 million in revenue to avoid prosecution for advertising gambling sites between 2000 and 2003 in its magazine, as well as on its website and syndicated radio network.
The network began in Las Vegas and had frequent gambling coverage -- hosts Arnie Spanier and Papa Joe Chevalier regularly discussed betting lines with callers -- but the practice seemed to occur less frequently after the network moved to Chicago.
The land based casinos are behind the lobby to ban online gambling ads, in order to prevent the growing popularity of online casinos.
www.cadenhead.org /workbench/news/2911/web-publishers-take-gamble-casino-ads   (406 words)

  
 BrotherMen | The Artists
"Gamble and Huff are a true symbol of brotherhood and unity.
We've survived all kinds of situations, and the bond we share, our common denominator, the glue that bought us together — and keeps us together — is our love for the music.
Additional archival interviews and performances with Pops Staples shortly before his death provide an emotional, political and social context as to the power that this music continues to exert within the Black community.
www.wqed.org /tv/specials/brothermen/artists.html   (1044 words)

  
 EURweb.com - NARAS/THE PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER, PRESENTS RECORDING ACADEMY HONORS™ 2006: Kenneth Gamble and Leon ...
NARAS/THE PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER, PRESENTS RECORDING ACADEMY HONORS™ 2006: Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, Larry Magid, The Philadelphia Orchestra and Scott Storch to be Feted
Gamble and Huff's renowned Philadelphia International Records label and studio saturated the '70s with a remarkable and unparalleled catalog of music.
With countless classics, incredible influence and a continuing legacy, Gamble and Huff's mark on the world of music is indelible.
eurweb.com /story.cfm?id=25562   (834 words)

  
 Philadelphia International Airport - Art & Exhibitions
Kenneth Gamble has described his first writing session with Leon Huff, "Ten songs in one sitting and it has been like that ever since."
For over 3 decades, Gamble and Huff's music has captivated people from all generations, all over the world.
With countless classics, international acclaim, and their continuing legacy, Gamble and Huff have made an indelible contribution to the world of music and the city of Philadelphia.
www.phl.org /art/gamblehuff.html   (165 words)

  
 Kenny Gamble - AOL Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Renowned singer, songwriter and producer Kenny Gamble was born on August 11, 1943, in Philadelphia.
Gamble is a two-time Grammy winner and his efforts have...
Download, listen and watch Kenny Gamble music, mp3's, song lyrics, music videos, Internet radio, live performances, concerts, and more on AOL Music.
music.aol.com /artist/kenny-gamble/78651/main   (140 words)

  
 Sirius Fan Network - Kenneth Gamble & Leon Huff Debut On Sirius Soul Town   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Gamble and Huff are the co-architects of the "Philly Soul" sound, and have worked with The O'Jays, Jerry Butler and Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes, among others; they also founded Philadelphia International Records in 1971.
Philly Brunch in Soul Town with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff will feature 60 minutes of back-to-back songs and artists associated with the City of Brotherly Love as well as inside tidbits from Gamble and Huff on their experiences with many of the showcased artists.
Gamble and Huff have, both separately and together, written and produced over 170 gold and platinum records and were pioneers of Philadelphia soul and the in-house creative team for the Philadelphia International record label.
www.siriusfannetwork.com /content/view/247/2   (457 words)

  
 Renaldo Gamble - AOL Music
William Miller tried to keep the ball rolling, forming the "Kadaks" with his wife Jean and Harold Jenkins, and a new member, Renaldo Gamble, but they faded...
Renaldo Gamble went on to join Pearl McKinnon and The Kodoks ("Teenagers Dream," "Oh Gee, Oh Gosh"Fury).
Download, listen and watch Renaldo Gamble music, mp3's, song lyrics, music videos, Internet radio, live performances, concerts, and more on AOL Music.
music.aol.com /artist/renaldo-gamble/186959/main   (131 words)

  
 Sheet Music Plus - gamble Search Results   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Love Train By Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff.
Words and music by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff / arr.
TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia) By Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff.
www.sheetmusicplus.com /a/phrase.html?id=71680&phrase=gamble   (167 words)

  
 Wake up everybody! music mogul Kenneth Gamble is leading the charge to clean up the Ghetto - Reviving Communities Black ...
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music mogul Kenneth Gamble is leading the charge to clean up the Ghetto - Reviving Communities
Since 1963 the songwriting and producing team of Gamble and Huff has earned 175 gold and platinum records and created what was known as "The Sound of Philadelphia," a style of music that dominated the pop and R&B charts for two decades.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1365/is_5_33/ai_94672527   (865 words)

  
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 Kenneth Sheet Music and Guitar Tab Downloads & Songbooks at Musicnotes.com
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Kenneth Gamble, Bunny Sigler, Cornell Hayes, Antoine Macon, Kelly Rowland, Nelly
Commissioned By and Dedicated To the Lamphere High School Jazz Ensemble Madison Heights, Michigan Kenneth Milch, Director
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