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George Jackson
69,319 listeners
There is more than one artist with this name, including: 1) George Jackson (born George Henry Jackson on 12 March 1945; died 14 April 2013… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name, including: 1) George Jackson (born George Henry Jackson on 12 March 1945; died 14 April 2013) was an American blues, rhythm & blues, rock and soul songwriter and singer; 2) George Jack… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name, including: 1) George Jackson (born George Henry Jackson on 12 March 1945; died 14 April 2013) was an American blues, rhythm & blues, rock and soul songwriter and singer; 2) George Jackson is an American old time musician based in Nashville, TN… read more -
Georgie Fame
93,342 listeners
Georgie Fame (b. June 26, 1943) is a British rhythm and blues and jazz singer and keyboard player whose real name is Clive Powell. Fame was… read moreGeorgie Fame (b. June 26, 1943) is a British rhythm and blues and jazz singer and keyboard player whose real name is Clive Powell. Fame was born in Leigh in Lancashire. At sixteen years of age he entered into a management agreement with … read moreGeorgie Fame (b. June 26, 1943) is a British rhythm and blues and jazz singer and keyboard player whose real name is Clive Powell. Fame was born in Leigh in Lancashire. At sixteen years of age he entered into a management agreement with Larry Parnes, who gave artists new names such as Marty Wilde… read more -
Jimmy Hughes
41,848 listeners
Jimmy Hughes (born 25th April 1935, Leighton, Alabama, U.S.A.) established producer Rick Hall's fledgling Fame studio as an R&B me… read moreJimmy Hughes (born 25th April 1935, Leighton, Alabama, U.S.A.) established producer Rick Hall's fledgling Fame studio as an R&B mecca with his 1964 blues ballad "Steal Away." The ex-gospel singer hooked up with Hall in… read moreJimmy Hughes (born 25th April 1935, Leighton, Alabama, U.S.A.) established producer Rick Hall's fledgling Fame studio as an R&B mecca with his 1964 blues ballad "Steal Away." The ex-gospel singer hooked up with Hall in 1962 but it wasn't until the explosive "Steal Awa… read more -
Dyke & The Blazers
61,655 listeners
The Phoenix band Dyke & the Blazers picked up on the rhythms, bass and organ innovations of James Brown's band and released "… read moreThe Phoenix band Dyke & the Blazers picked up on the rhythms, bass and organ innovations of James Brown's band and released "Funky Broadway - Part I" in 1967, the first black dance single with the name "Funky"… read moreThe Phoenix band Dyke & the Blazers picked up on the rhythms, bass and organ innovations of James Brown's band and released "Funky Broadway - Part I" in 1967, the first black dance single with the name "Funky" in the title. "Funky Broadway" was later covered… read more -
Roberta Flack
710,348 listeners
Roberta Flack (born Roberta Cleopatra Flack on 10th February 1937 in Black Mountain, North Carolina) is an American singer and musician. Sh… read moreRoberta Flack (born Roberta Cleopatra Flack on 10th February 1937 in Black Mountain, North Carolina) is an American singer and musician. She is known for her classic #1 singles "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Killi… read moreRoberta Flack (born Roberta Cleopatra Flack on 10th February 1937 in Black Mountain, North Carolina) is an American singer and musician. She is known for her classic #1 singles "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "Feel Like Makin… read more -
Randy Crawford
409,137 listeners
Randy Crawford (born Veronica Crawford, February 18, 1952, in Macon, Georgia, USA), is a jazz and R&B singer. Crawford first polished her craft at club gigs from Cincinnati to St. Tropez, but made her name in mid 1970s in New York, where she sang with jazzmen George Benson on his album "… read more -
Minnie Riperton
763,669 listeners
Minnie Riperton (Nov 8, 1947 - Jul 12, 1979) was an American singer who is best remembered for her 1974 hit ballad, Lovin' You. The tr… read moreMinnie Riperton (Nov 8, 1947 - Jul 12, 1979) was an American singer who is best remembered for her 1974 hit ballad, Lovin' You. The tragic 1979 death of 31-year-old Riperton silenced one of soul music's most unique and unforget… read moreMinnie Riperton (Nov 8, 1947 - Jul 12, 1979) was an American singer who is best remembered for her 1974 hit ballad, Lovin' You. The tragic 1979 death of 31-year-old Riperton silenced one of soul music's most unique and unforgettable voices - blessed with an angelic five-octave vocal ran… read more -
The Tams
58,435 listeners
The Tams were an American vocal group from Atlanta, Georgia, whom enjoyed their greatest success in the 1960s, and the 1970s, and most impr… read moreThe Tams were an American vocal group from Atlanta, Georgia, whom enjoyed their greatest success in the 1960s, and the 1970s, and most improbably in the 1980s. They were originally formed in 1952, as the Four Dots, but they took their lo… read moreThe Tams were an American vocal group from Atlanta, Georgia, whom enjoyed their greatest success in the 1960s, and the 1970s, and most improbably in the 1980s. They were originally formed in 1952, as the Four Dots, but they took their long lasting name from the Tam O'Shanter style hat that t… read more -
The Mirettes
2,615 listeners
3 former backing singers former backup singers for Ike & Tina Turner, then known as The Ikettes, became The Mirettes from 1966-1970. Th… read more3 former backing singers former backup singers for Ike & Tina Turner, then known as The Ikettes, became The Mirettes from 1966-1970. The Mirettes featured Venetta Fields who left the Ike & Tina Turner revue, along with fellow Ike… read more3 former backing singers former backup singers for Ike & Tina Turner, then known as The Ikettes, became The Mirettes from 1966-1970. The Mirettes featured Venetta Fields who left the Ike & Tina Turner revue, along with fellow Ikettes: Jessie Smith and Robbie Montgomery. The trio signed to… read more