This special event reunites iconic artists from the 1960s and 1970s for a spectacular performance. Featuring Ben E. King and The Drifters, Jerry Butler with The Impressions in their first reunion since 1958, plus The Isley Brothers, Percy Sledge, Eddie Holman, Little Anthony & The Imperials, The Chi-Lites, and many more, the show showcases their most beloved rhythm & blues and soul hits. Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular also features rare footage of Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, James Brown, and others performing their classic songs. Dionne Warwick, Jerry "The Iceman" Butler, Sam Moore of Sam and Dave, and Richard "Shaft" Roundtree co-host and perform throughout the program.
