Singer Darlene Love to Deliver PC Commencement Address
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Singer Darlene Love to Deliver PC Commencement Address
Love's singing career started at age ten when she sang in a gospel choir at her dad's church.
In the 1950's, Love joined The Blossoms and became the lead singer. The Blossoms were the first ever black, female back up group.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTIn the 60's, the Blossoms joined music producer Phil Spector's 'wall of sound' hit factory. Love recored hit songs for Spector like "He's a Rebel," He's Sure the Boy I Love," along with "Today I Met the Boy I'm Gonna Marry."
Love left Spector in the 70's.
Love acted in movies like Lethal Weapon throughout the 80's and 90's and in 1995, Love received the Rhythm and Blues Foundation's Pioneer Award for her lifelong contributions to the development of rhythm and blues music.
Love was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011.
New England Music Awards Nominees
Joe Fletcher
Nominated for "Album of the Year" for his "You've Got the Wrong Man" LP.
Will Evans
The Westerly native was nominated for "Male Performer of the Year".
Santa Mamba
The Providence based Latin roots rock band was nominated for "Live Act of the Year".
Space Pony
Providence alternative rockers Space Pony were nominated for "New Act of the Year".
We Built The Moon
We Built The Moon, of Providence, was nominated for "Pop Act of The Year".
Roz and the Rice Cakes
Road veterans Roz and the Rice Cakes have been nominated in the "Rock Act of the Year" category.
Sugar Ray and the Bluenot
Sugar Ray and the Bluenotes, featuring former Roomful of Blues frontman Sugar Ray Norcia, are again nominated for "Blues Act of the Year".
Blind Side Thunder
Providence's Blind Side Thunder, nominated for "Metal Act of the Year", play a unique style they've dubbed "Rebel Rock".
