Keeping Rhythm & Blues Alive
Special Celebration event Honoring Dell Padgett
CELEBRATING THE ARTS 2024 - Castaleers & Padgett Art Series
October 22 --- Details to follow
Southside Cultural Center, 393 Broad Street, Providence
Featuring Musical Performances by:
Rhode Island Rhythm & Blues Preservation Society
It is with heavy hearts as we hear of the recent passing of our friend, colleague and entertainer, Dell Padgett. Dell recently lost his battle with major medical challenges. A cherished member of the Providence community, Dell will be remembered for his many talents. An accomplished artist and an original member of the 1950s Doo Wop Group, the Castaleers, his death has left a deep void in the hearts of those who knew him.
Castaleers Honored by RI Music Hall of Fame
Dell was an original member of the Rhode Island Rhythm & Blues scene when he joined the Castaleers in the mid 1950's as a bass singer. The aspiring teen vocal group moved off the street corner and into the rec center at the Doyle Avenue Grammar School on the East side. In 2014 the group was recognized by the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame as trailblazers for RI artists, paving the way for their success. This resulted in National releases by a number of well-known RI artists. Their 45s are considered some of the greatest -- and most collectible -- group records of the pre-R&B era. We remember Dell for his commitment and dedication to the R&B scene in Rhode Island.
RIRBPS Honors Arthur Hazard
We have 'heavy hearts' today!
Our long time friend and fellow R&B musician Arthur Hazard lost his battle after a long illness. Arthur was a long time member of Little Randy and the Stompers beginning his musical career in Junior High School and continuing throughout the Rhode Island R&B era. He traveled throughout the north east and Canada while still in High School with fellow classmate, Randy Ashe. The sax duo (Art on alto and Randy on Tenor) were like brothers on the road.
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