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The Sheppards
7,619 listeners
This R&B vocal group was formed in 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The Sheppards created a marvellous transitional style of R&B dur… read moreThis R&B vocal group was formed in 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The Sheppards created a marvellous transitional style of R&B during the early 60s, drawing much of its character from earlier doo-wop, yet incorporating instrumen… read moreThis R&B vocal group was formed in 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The Sheppards created a marvellous transitional style of R&B during the early 60s, drawing much of its character from earlier doo-wop, yet incorporating instrumentation and vocal stylings that in later years would inform s… read more
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The Furys
3,746 listeners
There are numerous groups with this name. The most notable are probably the US doo-wop/soul group of the 1960s from California, featuring t… read moreThere are numerous groups with this name. The most notable are probably the US doo-wop/soul group of the 1960s from California, featuring tenors Tony Allen and Jimmy Green with baritone Jerome Evans. They were best known for a cover of &… read moreThere are numerous groups with this name. The most notable are probably the US doo-wop/soul group of the 1960s from California, featuring tenors Tony Allen and Jimmy Green with baritone Jerome Evans. They were best known for a cover of "Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart", produced by J… read more
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Jackie Lee
28,717 listeners
Jackie Lee may refer to: Jackie Lee, R&B singer, real name Earl Nelson (1928 -2008) Jackie Lee (born 1991), American country music sing… read moreJackie Lee may refer to: Jackie Lee, R&B singer, real name Earl Nelson (1928 -2008) Jackie Lee (born 1991), American country music singer-songwriter Jackie Lee (born 1936), Irish popular music singer Jackie Lee (born 1936), Irish pop… read moreJackie Lee may refer to: Jackie Lee, R&B singer, real name Earl Nelson (1928 -2008) Jackie Lee (born 1991), American country music singer-songwriter Jackie Lee (born 1936), Irish popular music singer Jackie Lee (born 1936), Irish popular music singer Lee was a musical child prodigy. She won a… read more
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Fred Hughes
10,458 listeners
Fred Hughes is an R&B singer. He was born in Arkansas, but moved to Compton, California. He first recorded while a student at Compton H… read moreFred Hughes is an R&B singer. He was born in Arkansas, but moved to Compton, California. He first recorded while a student at Compton High School as a member of The Cymbals in 1962 , and worked as a member of a band, the Creators. Hu… read moreFred Hughes is an R&B singer. He was born in Arkansas, but moved to Compton, California. He first recorded while a student at Compton High School as a member of The Cymbals in 1962 , and worked as a member of a band, the Creators. Hughes recorded for Vee-Jay Records in the 1960s before its de… read more
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Dean Parrish
19,272 listeners
Born in New York City, December 30, 1942, passing away on June 8, 2021. A mega star of UK Northern Soul Scene. Would have had No 1 single w… read moreBorn in New York City, December 30, 1942, passing away on June 8, 2021. A mega star of UK Northern Soul Scene. Would have had No 1 single with at least two singles one of which I'm On My Way was One of the 3 before 8 - The last 3 re… read moreBorn in New York City, December 30, 1942, passing away on June 8, 2021. A mega star of UK Northern Soul Scene. Would have had No 1 single with at least two singles one of which I'm On My Way was One of the 3 before 8 - The last 3 records that were played at the end of every Northern Soul All… read more
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J.J. Barnes
25,597 listeners
James Jay Barnes (b 30 November 1943, Detroit, Michigan) is an American R&B singer. He first recorded in 1960. His early releases inclu… read moreJames Jay Barnes (b 30 November 1943, Detroit, Michigan) is an American R&B singer. He first recorded in 1960. His early releases including “Just One More Time” and “Please Let Me In”, on such labels as Mickay and Ric-Tic, had relati… read moreJames Jay Barnes (b 30 November 1943, Detroit, Michigan) is an American R&B singer. He first recorded in 1960. His early releases including “Just One More Time” and “Please Let Me In”, on such labels as Mickay and Ric-Tic, had relatively little success, but were subsequently picked up as favo… read more
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The Carstairs
10,882 listeners
The Carstairs "It Really Hurts Me Girl", emphasised a shift at The Mecca, Blackpool, UK. The resident DJ, Ian Levine, first heard… read moreThe Carstairs "It Really Hurts Me Girl", emphasised a shift at The Mecca, Blackpool, UK. The resident DJ, Ian Levine, first heard the track during a buying trip in the USA but due to a collapse of a distribution deal it had nev… read moreThe Carstairs "It Really Hurts Me Girl", emphasised a shift at The Mecca, Blackpool, UK. The resident DJ, Ian Levine, first heard the track during a buying trip in the USA but due to a collapse of a distribution deal it had never been released. He later found three copies in a batch of … read more
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Percy Wiggins
5,574 listeners
A very good Percy Wiggins biography with photos can be found here: http://darkendofthestreet.blogspot.com/2009/08/percy-wiggins-story-part-… read moreA very good Percy Wiggins biography with photos can be found here: http://darkendofthestreet.blogspot.com/2009/08/percy-wiggins-story-part-1.html (part 1) http://darkendofthestreet.blogspot.com/2009/08/percy-wiggins-story-part-2.html (part 2) View wikiA very good Percy Wiggins biography with photos can be found here: http://darkendofthestreet.blogspot.com/2009/08/percy-wiggins-story-part-1.html (part 1) http://darkendofthestreet.blogspot.com/2009/08/percy-wiggins-story-part-2.html (part 2) View wiki
