“Reflections of My Life” / “Rollin’ My Thing” – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame – SOS Award

This “Stand Out Single” reached No. 10 on the American Billboard Hot 100 in 1970, making it the group’s only U.S. Top 40 hit.

“Reflections of My Life” / “Rollin’ My Thing” was one of the most important singles in the history of the Scottish pop-rock group Marmalade, and it marked the beginning of the band’s association with Decca Records after their successful CBS period. Released in the United Kingdom on November 14, 1969, on Decca F 12982, the single paired the introspective

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Godley & Creme – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame – Shining Star Award

They were interested in creating complete artistic experiences, something that eventually made them pioneers of the music-video era.

Kevin Godley and Lol Creme were one of the most unusual and inventive partnerships to emerge from British pop music, combining songwriting, studio experimentation, visual art, technology, humor, and an almost cinematic approach to music. Their story began long before they became famous. Godley was born October 7, 1945, in Prestwich, Lancashire,

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Geoff Stephens Dies

Geoff Stephens was born October 1, 1934 in New Southgate, North London, England. He started out writing songs for amateur theatricals while working as a school teacher, air traffic controller and silk screen printer. His first hit was in 1964, “Tell Me When”, co-written with Les Reed, a Top 10 hit for The Applejacks. Later that same year, with Peter Eden, he discovered and managed Donovan.

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