This show brings together legendary artists of the 1960s and 1970s for a onceinalifetime event Ben E King and The Drifters Jerry Butler reuniting with The Impressions for the first time since 1958 as well as The Isley Brothers Percy Sledge Eddie Holman Little Anthony The Imperials The ChiLites and many more performers singing their most memorable hits rhythm blues and soul classics from the 60s and 70s In salute to several more of the greatest artists of the time Rhythm and Blues 40 A Soul Spectacular also broadcasts rarely seen footage of Aretha Franklin Marvin Gaye Otis Redding James Brown and others performing some of their most unforgettable hits The program is cohosted by Dionne Warwick Jerry The Iceman ButlerSam Moore of Sam and Dave each of whom also performs and Richard Shaft Roundtree
