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General Caine
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American funk group, led by Mitch McDowell. They signed with Groove Time Records in 1978, releasing two albums: “Let Me In” (1978) and “Get… read moreAmerican funk group, led by Mitch McDowell. They signed with Groove Time Records in 1978, releasing two albums: “Let Me In” (1978) and “Get Down Attack” (1980). The group then moved to Tabu Records. The third album entitled “Girls” featu… read moreAmerican funk group, led by Mitch McDowell. They signed with Groove Time Records in 1978, releasing two albums: “Let Me In” (1978) and “Get Down Attack” (1980). The group then moved to Tabu Records. The third album entitled “Girls” featured the hit song “For Lovers Only” which was used by the rad… read more -
Fuzzy Haskins
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Fuzzy Haskins (born Clarence Eugene Haskins in Elkins, West Virginia, on 8 June 1941; died 17 March 2023) was an American singer. He perfor… read moreFuzzy Haskins (born Clarence Eugene Haskins in Elkins, West Virginia, on 8 June 1941; died 17 March 2023) was an American singer. He performed with 1950s and 1960s doo-wop group, The Parliaments, and was a founding member of the groundbr… read moreFuzzy Haskins (born Clarence Eugene Haskins in Elkins, West Virginia, on 8 June 1941; died 17 March 2023) was an American singer. He performed with 1950s and 1960s doo-wop group, The Parliaments, and was a founding member of the groundbreaking and influential 1970s funk bands Parliament and Funka… read more -
Leo's Sunshipp
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Don't let the extraterrestrial name fool you – Leo's Sunshipp played funky soul music and would have been around much longe… read moreDon't let the extraterrestrial name fool you – Leo's Sunshipp played funky soul music and would have been around much longer if tragedy hadn't struck. The band revolved around singers Kenny Stover, Johnny Simone, and… read moreDon't let the extraterrestrial name fool you – Leo's Sunshipp played funky soul music and would have been around much longer if tragedy hadn't struck. The band revolved around singers Kenny Stover, Johnny Simone, and Alvin Few; all were born under the astrological sign of Leo… read more -
Lou Courtney
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Lou Courtney (born Louis Russell Pegues, August 15, 1943) is an American soul singer and songwriter who had several hit records in the 1960… read moreLou Courtney (born Louis Russell Pegues, August 15, 1943) is an American soul singer and songwriter who had several hit records in the 1960s and 1970s, both as a performer and writer. Born in Buffalo, New York, he graduated from Hutchins… read moreLou Courtney (born Louis Russell Pegues, August 15, 1943) is an American soul singer and songwriter who had several hit records in the 1960s and 1970s, both as a performer and writer. Born in Buffalo, New York, he graduated from Hutchinson Central Technical High School in 1962. As Lew Courtney, h… read more -
Caesar Frazier
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Caesar Frazier started playing piano at age five. After hearing the organ stylings of Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, Shirley Scott, Jimmy McGrif… read moreCaesar Frazier started playing piano at age five. After hearing the organ stylings of Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, Shirley Scott, Jimmy McGriff and Booker T. Jones of the MG’S, he was forever attracted to the enormous sounds of the Hammond … read moreCaesar Frazier started playing piano at age five. After hearing the organ stylings of Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, Shirley Scott, Jimmy McGriff and Booker T. Jones of the MG’S, he was forever attracted to the enormous sounds of the Hammond Organ. By age fifteen, Caesar began playing with a variety o… read more -
The 9th Creation
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The 9th Creation are remembered as one of America's greatest funk bands of the 1970s. The band was formed in 1970 by A.D. Burrise in S… read moreThe 9th Creation are remembered as one of America's greatest funk bands of the 1970s. The band was formed in 1970 by A.D. Burrise in Stockton, California, under the original name ‘Soul Struts’ and started out as many bands do: perfo… read moreThe 9th Creation are remembered as one of America's greatest funk bands of the 1970s. The band was formed in 1970 by A.D. Burrise in Stockton, California, under the original name ‘Soul Struts’ and started out as many bands do: performing the music of others at local hotspots. In 1971, J.D. B… read more -
Vernon Burch
12,454 listeners
Real Name: Vernon Darrell Burch Profile: Singer and guitarist, born July 28, 1955 in Washington, D.C. Played with the Bar-Kays for a few … read moreReal Name: Vernon Darrell Burch Profile: Singer and guitarist, born July 28, 1955 in Washington, D.C. Played with the Bar-Kays for a few years during the early-1970s before embarking on a solo career In 1975 Burch was signed to United… read moreReal Name: Vernon Darrell Burch Profile: Singer and guitarist, born July 28, 1955 in Washington, D.C. Played with the Bar-Kays for a few years during the early-1970s before embarking on a solo career In 1975 Burch was signed to United Artists, where he released his debut album, I'll Be Yo… read more -
Coke Escovedo
10,300 listeners
Coke Escovedo (born Thomas Escovedo) was an American percussionist born April 30, 1941 in Los Angeles, California. Escovedo died on July 13… read moreCoke Escovedo (born Thomas Escovedo) was an American percussionist born April 30, 1941 in Los Angeles, California. Escovedo died on July 13, 1986. Escovedo was a member of the rock band Santana, and later formed the musical group Azteca. Escovedo toured with Stevie Wonder and Herbie Hancock. Esco… read more -
Linda Williams
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1.) African American singer Linda Williams is a talented songwriter, arranger, singer and pianist. Linda worked for four years as arranger,… read more1.) African American singer Linda Williams is a talented songwriter, arranger, singer and pianist. Linda worked for four years as arranger, pianist and music director with Natalie Cole. As a singer she recorded 'Burning Spear' … read more1.) African American singer Linda Williams is a talented songwriter, arranger, singer and pianist. Linda worked for four years as arranger, pianist and music director with Natalie Cole. As a singer she recorded 'Burning Spear' and 'Capricorn Rising' for Richard Evans on '… read more