General Crook got his start in Chicago's lounge scene after moving from Greensville, MS at the age of eighteen. Crook landed a deal with Capitol Records with the single
In The Warmth of My Arms (1969) written by
The Salty Peppers, which would evolve into
Earth, Wind, and Fire. However, the single did nothing to take him out of the Chicago music scene. He tried once again in 1970 yet failed and was dropped from Capitol. He tried again in the early 70s with the smaller label Down To Earth Records producing two R&B chart contenders
Gimme Some and
What Time It Is?. Producing…
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