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Take 6 is an influential American a cappella gospel music sextet formed in 1985 on the campus of Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama.
The group sings in a contemporary style, integrating R&B and jazz influences into their devotional songs and has 10 Grammy wins, 10 Dove Awards, one Soul Train Award and two NAACP Image Award nominations. They won Grammy Awards in 1989, 1990, 1991, 1995, 1998, and 2003 and have collaborated with Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Don Henley, Ray Charles, Queen Latifah, Joe Sample, Quincy Jones, Marcus Miller and Gordon Goodwin.
In 1980, Claude Mcknight formed an a cappella quartet, The Gentlemen’s Estate Quartet, at Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama, a Seventh-Day Adventist College, where he was a freshman. He auditioned fellow students for the hobby group. The Gentlemen were rehearsing in a campus bathroom (later said to be in Peterson Hall), getting ready for a performance, when Mark Kibble walked by and heard them singing. He joined the harmonizing, adding a fifth part, and ended up singing with them onstage that very night.[1] Mark later invited Mervyn Warren to join the group. The group performed under the moniker “Alliance”.
The group performed in local churches and on campus over the next years, with members changing due to college’s inevitable comings and goings. In 1985, the lower half of the group (bass, baritone, and second tenor) left upon graduating. At that time, Alvin Chea, Cedric Dent, and David Thomas joined.
The group sings in a contemporary style, integrating R&B and jazz influences into their devotional songs and has 10 Grammy wins, 10 Dove Awards, one Soul Train Award and two NAACP Image Award nominations. They won Grammy Awards in 1989, 1990, 1991, 1995, 1998, and 2003 and have collaborated with Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Don Henley, Ray Charles, Queen Latifah, Joe Sample, Quincy Jones, Marcus Miller and Gordon Goodwin.
In 1980, Claude Mcknight formed an a cappella quartet, The Gentlemen’s Estate Quartet, at Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama, a Seventh-Day Adventist College, where he was a freshman. He auditioned fellow students for the hobby group. The Gentlemen were rehearsing in a campus bathroom (later said to be in Peterson Hall), getting ready for a performance, when Mark Kibble walked by and heard them singing. He joined the harmonizing, adding a fifth part, and ended up singing with them onstage that very night.[1] Mark later invited Mervyn Warren to join the group. The group performed under the moniker “Alliance”.
The group performed in local churches and on campus over the next years, with members changing due to college’s inevitable comings and goings. In 1985, the lower half of the group (bass, baritone, and second tenor) left upon graduating. At that time, Alvin Chea, Cedric Dent, and David Thomas joined.
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kookynikki wrote:
Their version of God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman is about the best ever. Every time I hear it it makes me wanna cry.
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GigiNYC wrote:
Where's the listing for their album "The Standard"??? I know it's a bit of a departure for them, since it's a standards album rather than a gospel album (hence the name), but there's only one thing I can say for their cover of "Sweet Georgia Brown" -- THIS SONG ROCKS!!!!!
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LizlovesU wrote:
What's Going On отлична в их исполнении)))) люблю)
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goldione wrote:
Take 6 - "The Standard" Album is here >>> http://www.last.fm/music/Take+6/The+Standard
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soaree wrote:
Legen _wait for it _ dary!
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spysztof wrote:
I was at the concert 2 hours ago. (Poznań, Poland) That was incredible!!!!!!!! I love that band!!!
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Doristil wrote:
Hello, I didn't think that this group still exist. I have got a old CD more than ten years ago. I would be glad to let my audience discover some tittles but I don't know what to do to receive their permission. Could someone help our radio to get in touch with the leader of Take 6? It would be very kind of you. In the meantime, be free to visit our radio's site at www.franckradio.podomatic.com.
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MichielOckeloen wrote:
Great performance at the Hague Jazz Netherlands!
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rickfiorin wrote:
incrivel :D
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freddiecarlton wrote:
what a lovely music!
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SeriousLive wrote:
amazing group
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olfolkie wrote:
never heard such wonderful sliding around from one chord to another, in unexpected directions that still end up home..just heavenly
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coughenour wrote:
how inspirational! such talent!
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abs2905 wrote:
Watched them in concert recently. I only have one word....SENSATIONAL!
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shortmomma wrote:
i loooove these guys
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nachtpolter wrote:
Instant good vibrations!!! Pure joy... Thank you Take 6 for your outstanding music!
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mikab62 wrote:
Uwielbiam Was, będę na koncercie w gdyńskim "Pokładzie"
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soaree wrote:
was on their concert a while ago.. I was in shock for the whole week. couldn't believe my teacher in school didn't want to take my justification of absence seriously.. it's a serious matter, 'am! anyway, that was a long time ago. they are not getting worse. ^^
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Buelah wrote:
The best a capella group of all time! I;ve been listening to them ever since I was little, they are amazing!
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JossLover wrote:
The greatest vocal group of all time!!
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