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Eddie "Chank" Willis (June 3, 1936 – August 20, 2018) was an American soul musician. Willis played electric guitar and occasional electric sitar for Motown 's in-house studio band, The Funk Brothers , during the 1960s and early 1970s. Born in Grenada, Mississippi , Willis was known for his signature style of muted guitar riffs which added a distinctive tone or "color" to the beat, often timed with the snare, of the hundreds of hit songs recorded at Hitsville U.S.A. for Motown artists....

Melvle "Bo Bo" Johnson was born February 6, 1947 to the late Melvin Johnson and Bessie Johnson-Carr. Melvle is preceded in death by his parents, stepfather (Albert Carr), brother (William Carr), and sister (Frances Carr). Melvle was a lifelong member of Mt. Zion MB Church and attended school at Sommerville School. Melvle entered into his heavenly life on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at the home of his sister (Cleo Watson) surrounded by his family. Melvle leaves to cherish his memories and...