Jacksonville being considered for permanent home of National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville is being considered as a potential permanent home for the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame, according to the organization’s founder.

LaMont “ShowBoat” Robinson, the founder, said the organization has inducted over 300 artists and contributors, including Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Whitney Houston, Prince, Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley.

The other cities being considered are Jackson, Mississippi; Gary, Indiana; Detroit, Michigan; and Augusta, Georgia…

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