Soul School Music with Marshall Thompson

01/06/2024

June is Black Music Month aka African American Music Appreciation Month.
Who is your favorite singer(s) or musician(s)?

As the Creator of Soul School Music with Dr. Marshall Thompson of The Chi-Lites, I've been blessed to meet and interview many of those that I grew up on. ❤️












And the list goes on spanning 6 Seasons of our radio show, turned book series.

Get your copy now!
Soul School Music
Foreword by Dr. Otis Williams of The Temptations. ~Yours truly, b
www.soulschoolmusic.org

15/04/2024

"Have You Seen Her?", "Oh Girl", and "Coldest Days of My Life" are just a few of the #1 hits by The Chi-Lites that are still being performed by the Last Man Standing, Dr. Marshall Thompson.

Gumbo for the Soul Publications invites you to speak to a LEGEND!

Talk to the man himself for a true moment that will never be forgotten.

Order your very own autographed copy of The Soul School Music Memoirs of Dr. Marshall Thompson, Foreword by Dr. Otis Williams of The Temptations, and we will call you to say thank you in a very special way, personally.

ORDER NOW!
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02/04/2024

Congratulations 🎉👏🏽🎉
to Martha Reeves on her Hollywood Walk of Fame Star ⭐✨⭐
Well deserved, Queen.
Give her those 🌺🌹🌺

18/03/2024

Be sure to grab a few copies before the next Chi-Lites show! Autographs in person do happen when you're Dr. Marshall Thompson.

Gumbo for the Soul Publications presents book one of "The Soul School Music Memoirs of Dr. Marshall Thompson", Foreword by Dr. Otis Williams of The Temptations .
This six-book series is based on the radio show Soul School Music created by Yours Truly. ~b

Be sure to get your copy today!
http://soulschoolmusic.org

11/03/2024

Yesterday was a hard day for our Sledge family and friends. Kathy, we're always thinking of you all here at Soul School Music with Marshall Thompson .
One 💕

06/03/2024

Here's the last interview of Mr. Henry Fambrough of The Spinners on TRIBE Family Channel"s Soul School Music.

Beverly Black presents... The Spinners! LIVE on TRIBE Family Channel's Soul School Music™ with Marshall Thompson -The Last Man Standing of The Chi-Lites, Co-hosted by Beverly Black. Produced by Daisy Brown and Sponsored by The Dream Castle Villa in Montego Bay! You are invited to call or tune....

14/02/2024

Let me know when that book publishes itself, but for those in need of help Gumbo for the Soul Publications is your one-stop all inclusive shop.

We've been in the business for 20 years, and have published hundreds of people! The Mid-wife of Manuscripts, Beverly Black is at your service.

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Check out our latest beauty, The Soul School Music Memoirs of Dr. Marshall Thompson, based on my radio show, Soul School Music with The Chi-Lite' own Dr. Marshall Thompson.

Dr. Otis Williams of The Temptations wrote the Foreword.

Available from all book sellers.

08/02/2024

By now you've heard of the passing of another legend. This may have been his last interview, as so many have blessed us by appearing on Soul School Music.

We're grateful for the friendship, knowledge, wisdom, music history and memories.



On December 18, 2019 our guest was The Spinners' Last Man Standing, Henry Fambrough. Rest in Music. Thank you for all the music!

You will be dearly missed.

Listen to greatness!

Beverly Black presents... The Spinners! LIVE on TRIBE Family Channel's Soul School Music™ with Marshall Thompson -The Last Man Standing of The Chi-Lites, Co-hosted by Beverly Black. Produced by Daisy Brown and Sponsored by The Dream Castle Villa in Montego Bay! You are invited to call or tune....

08/02/2024

Be sure to grab a few copies before the next Chi-Lites show! 🎵🎶🎼

Foreword: Dr. Otis Williams of The Temptations.

Publisher: Gumbo for the Soul Publications ~Yours truly 💕

The Soul School Music Memoirs of Dr. Marshall Thompson - your definitive guide to '70s and '80s soul music history. Led by the Chi-Lites legend, this memoir offers exclusive backstage access to soul icons, untold stories, and hit songs.

16/09/2023

Gumbo for the Soul Publications owes a hugh debt of gratitude to these two gentlemen for "The Soul School Music Memoirs of Dr. Marshall Thompson", Foreword by Dr. Otis Williams. This six-book series is based on the radio show I created in 2016 titled Soul School Music which I Co-hosted with The Godfather.

Be sure to get your copy today!
http://soulschoolmusic.org

09/09/2023

Gumbo for the Soul Publications proudly presents:
The Soul School Music Memoirs of Dr.
Marshall Thompson of The Chi-Lites.

Foreword by Dr. Otis Williams of
The Temptations.

Send interview inquiries to:
[email protected]

One of six books based on the radio show Soul School Music created by Yours Truly. ~

08/09/2023

Soul School Music - Dr. Marshall Thompson now in Barnes and Noble.

The Soul School Music Memoirs of Dr. Marshall Thompson (a 6-book series) are bits and pieces of memorable moments reminiscing on where, and how our guest artists met The Last Man Standing of The Chi-Lites. These memories were captured live on Soul School Music radio from 2016 -...

06/09/2023

NOW AVAILABLE VIA www.soulschoolmusic.org

05/09/2023

https://www.soulschoolmusic.org/

The Soul School Music Memoirs of Dr. Marshall Thompson (a 6-book series) are bits and pieces of memorable moments reminiscing on where, and how our guest artists met The Last Man Standing of The Chi-Lites.  

05/09/2023

The Soul School Music Memoirs of Dr. Marshall Thompson (a 6-book series) are bits and pieces of memorable moments reminiscing on where, and how our guest artists met The Last Man Standing of The Chi-Lites.

These memories were captured live on Soul School Music radio from 2016 - 2020 via
TRIBE Family Channel, a Gumbo for the Soul Int'l family brand.
The show was co-hosted by Beverly Black Johnson (CEO of Soul School Music) and Dr. Marshall Thompson of The Chi-Lites.

Foreword by: Dr. Otis Williams of The Temptations
Dedication by: Beverly Black Johnson
Introduction by: Daisy Brown
Interior Layout and Cover Design: Big Easy Creative
©2023 Gumbo for the Soul Publications
www.gumboforthesoulinternational.com

Order Direct
www.soulschoolmusic.org
[email protected]

Print ISBN: 979-8-218-26283-9E-book: 978-1-0882-9487-1
Produced and Printed in the United States of America
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2

The views expressed in this work are solely of the author and do not
necessarily reflect the views of the producer or publisher, who hereby
disclaims any responsibility for them.
©2023 Beverly Black Johnson. All Rights Reserved.
Book One of Six

01/09/2023

The Soul School Music Memoirs of Dr. Marshall Thompson,
(a 6-book series)

Book One - Labor Day Pre-Sale, Autographed! $20.00 + 4.95 S/H.

When Dr. Marshall Thompson of The Chi-Lites and Beverly Black Johnson of Gumbo for the Soul Publications teamed up in 2016 to co-host the radio show Soul School Music on TRIBE Family Channel, little did they know of the history unfolding and that these priceless interviews with music artists from all around the world would become so much more!

Today, available autographed all Labor Day weekend long,
Gumbo for the Soul Publications proudly presents
The Soul School Music Memoirs of Dr. Marshall Thompson
(Book 1 of 6);
Foreword by Dr. Otis Williams of The Temptations.

Officially dropping September 5, 2023 on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and wherever books are sold, the first book in a series of six is being offered exclusively before it's release next week!

Only 100 will be available, autographed before the official release.
Click this link for purchasing details Labor Day weekend only:
https://checkout.square.site/buy/GXTN377KOK5ZRXEV4VMO5DBC

About the book:
Unauthorized use of the cover image is prohibited.

The Soul School Music Memoirs of Dr. Marshall Thompson (a 6-book series) are bits and pieces of memorable moments reminiscing on where, and how our guest artists met The Last Man Standing of The Chi-Lites.

These memories were captured live on Soul School Music radio from 2016 - 2020 via
TRIBE Family Channel, a Gumbo for the Soul Int'l family brand.
The show was co-hosted by Beverly Black Johnson (CEO of Soul School Music) and Dr. Marshall Thompson of The Chi-Lites.

Foreword by: Dr. Otis Williams of The Temptations
Dedication by: Beverly Black Johnson
Introduction by: Daisy Brown
Interior Layout and Cover Design: Big Easy Creative
©2023 Gumbo for the Soul Publications
www.gumboforthesoulinternational.com

Order Direct
www.soulschoolmusic.org
[email protected]

Print ISBN: 979-8-218-26283-9E-book: 978-1-0882-9487-1
Produced and Printed in the United States of America
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2

The views expressed in this work are solely of the author and do not
necessarily reflect the views of the producer or publisher, who hereby
disclaims any responsibility for them.
©2023 Beverly Black Johnson. All Rights Reserved.
Book One of Six

30/08/2023

Y'all ain't ready!!

27/08/2023

Tonight was the last of three days celebrating Dr. Marshall Thompson of The Chi-Lites' 81st bEarthday here in Las Vegas.
What a true honor again to be part of the history and legacy unfolding seeing his family and friends surrounding him.
I had the privilege of walking him off the stage once again.
Pictured with me is Barrington Scott Bo Henderson of The Stylistics, also formerly of The Temptations. It's always a pleasure running into this amazing singer!
The Godfather truly received his flowers this year.
Happy 81st bEarthday Blessings
💕🙌🏽💕
🎉👏🏽🎉

01/07/2023

Hello July!
August is almost here so don't sleep on this!
RESERVE A COPY NOW AS A SILVER SPONSOR !

Soul School Music with Marshall Thompson Drops August 24th, his 81st birthday.

We are inviting you to reserve your copy NOW as a *SILVER SPONSOR* adding your name inside the pages of this amazing must-read from Gumbo for the Soul Publications.

- Silver Sponsorship – ONLY 200 RSVP’S AVAILABLE!
One autographed copy of the book, Soul School Music with Marshall Thompson of The Chi-Lites.
Participants will be listed by name in alphabetical order on our Silver Sponsor Page, as to their support in our endeavors of curating true, Soul School Music.
SILVER SPONSORSHIP RESERVE LINK: https://checkout.square.site/buy/ILV3MZVEJKFWRVEJXQBEK5RX

24/06/2023

Dropping August 24, 2023 on
Dr. Marshall Thompson's 81st bEarthday, based on the radio show Soul School Music created by Beverly Black Johnson.

15/05/2023

Top off your Mother's Day surprise with The Chi-Lites and The Temptations by adding her name inside the book, as a Silver Sponsor. (Includes name inside and an autographed copy).

Las Vegas, NV-USA, Media Alert:

Soul School Music with Marshall Thompson of The Chi-Lites' Publisher Announces New Drop Date as August 24, 2023, Dr. Marshall Thompson's 81st birthday!

Beverly Black Johnson, CEO of Gumbo for the Soul Publications has extended the drop date to honor Dr. Marshall Thompson, the recent recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, on his upcoming birthday.

"While he continues to make history, the context of the book keeps growing. The Chi-Lites are also in residency at The Rio, inside The Duomo here in Vegas, so he's a hard act to follow, and pen in a book," Ms. Black Johnson remarked. "If you've been on our show, you are an integral part of curating real music and that's what this book represents!"

Reserve your copy! Get included as a Silver Sponsor!

Benefits:

One autographed copy of the book, Soul School Music with Marshall Thompson of The Chi-Lites.

Participants will be listed by name in alphabetical order on our Silver Sponsor Page, as to their support in our endeavors of curating true, Soul School Music.

Drop date August 24, 2023, Dr. Marshall Thompson's 81st birthday.

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09/05/2023

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03/05/2023

We're SOUL honored to celebrate the 7th Anniversary of Soul School Music.

The first season aired on Monday's until our good friend Mr. Cuba Gooding Sr. (rip) showed me an invaluable lesson resulting in us moving to Wednesday. He is dearly missed.

Enjoy this first episode with our guest Brenda Lee Edgar, Patryce "Choc'Let" Banks and Gary Hines, of The Sounds of Blackness, honoring PRINCE!

Soul School Music™ Monday's with Marshall Thompson of
The Chi-Lites - Season One Premier - May 2, 2016.

Enjoy~

https://www.blogtalkradio.com/gumboforthesoul/2016/05/03/school-soul-music-mondays-with-marshall-thompson-of-the-chi-lites

21/03/2023

Need a larger audience?
Ready to gain more exposure?
Want to host your own radio show?
Contact [email protected]
if you answered YES to any of these questions.

04/02/2023

Tonight my two good buddies Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson were awarded with the Person's of the Year Award by MusiCares.
I'd just like to say Congratulations to a legacy well done.
Love Dr. Marshall Thompson of The Chi-Lites.

02/02/2023

RESERVE A COPY NOW AS A SILVER SPONSOR !

Soul School Music with Marshall Thompson drops June 2023, Black Music History Month!

Pre-Ordering and the OFFICIAL book cover reveal will be February 2023, Black History Month.

We are inviting you to reserve your copy NOW as a *SILVER SPONSOR* adding your name inside the pages of this amazing must-read from Gumbo for the Soul Publications.

- Silver Sponsorship – ONLY 200 RSVP’S AVAILABLE!

One autographed copy of the book, Soul School Music with Marshall Thompson of The Chi-Lites.

Participants will be listed by name in alphabetical order on our Silver Sponsor Page, as to their support in our endeavors of curating true, Soul School Music.

SILVER SPONSORSHIP RESERVE LINK: https://checkout.square.site/buy/ILV3MZVEJKFWRVEJXQBEK5RX