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The Olympics
29,079 listeners
The Olympics are an American doo-wop group, formed in 1957 by lead singer Walter Ward (August 28, 1940 – December 11, 2006). The group incl… read moreThe Olympics are an American doo-wop group, formed in 1957 by lead singer Walter Ward (August 28, 1940 – December 11, 2006). The group included Eddie Lewis (tenor, Ward's cousin), Charles Fizer (tenor), Walter Hammond (baritone) and… read moreThe Olympics are an American doo-wop group, formed in 1957 by lead singer Walter Ward (August 28, 1940 – December 11, 2006). The group included Eddie Lewis (tenor, Ward's cousin), Charles Fizer (tenor), Walter Hammond (baritone) and Melvin King (bass) and, except for Lewis, were friends in a… read more -
The Ikettes
27,202 listeners
One of the premier backing groups in Rock'n'Roll history, the Ikettes had some Top 40 success in their own right. Originally form… read moreOne of the premier backing groups in Rock'n'Roll history, the Ikettes had some Top 40 success in their own right. Originally formed to replace the Artettes as back_up for the Ike and Tina Revue, the early Ikettes featured Robbi… read moreOne of the premier backing groups in Rock'n'Roll history, the Ikettes had some Top 40 success in their own right. Originally formed to replace the Artettes as back_up for the Ike and Tina Revue, the early Ikettes featured Robbie Montgomery, Venetta Fields and Jessie Smith. Ike and Tina … read more -
The Lost Generation
14,554 listeners
Chicago soul vocal group the Lost Generation had their biggest hit with "The Sly, Slick and the Wicked," a mellow ballad that hit… read moreChicago soul vocal group the Lost Generation had their biggest hit with "The Sly, Slick and the Wicked," a mellow ballad that hit number 14 R&B and number 30 pop in the summer of 1970. The group members were lead singer/son… read more -
Syreeta
92,018 listeners
Syreeta Wright (August 3, 1946 – July 6, 2004), who recorded professionally under the single name Syreeta, was a singer-songwriter active f… read moreSyreeta Wright (August 3, 1946 – July 6, 2004), who recorded professionally under the single name Syreeta, was a singer-songwriter active from the 1960s until her death. She is considered one of the most underrated R&B vocalists to e… read moreSyreeta Wright (August 3, 1946 – July 6, 2004), who recorded professionally under the single name Syreeta, was a singer-songwriter active from the 1960s until her death. She is considered one of the most underrated R&B vocalists to emerge out of the 1970s Motown scene. Born Syreeta Wright in … read more -
Luther Vandross
1,063,134 listeners
Luther Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter and record producer. Throughout his career, Vandross… read moreLuther Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter and record producer. Throughout his career, Vandross was an in-demand background vocalist for several different artists including Todd Rundgren, Judy … read moreLuther Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter and record producer. Throughout his career, Vandross was an in-demand background vocalist for several different artists including Todd Rundgren, Judy Collins, Chaka Khan, Bette Midler, Diana Ross, David Bowie, … read more -
Minnie Riperton
764,237 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 -
Blue Magic
87,507 listeners
There is more than one artist with this name, including: 1) Blue Magic was an American R&B vocal quintet that was one of the more popu… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name, including: 1) Blue Magic was an American R&B vocal quintet that was one of the more popular Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. 2) Blue Magic was a late 1960s funk-soul band. 3) Blu… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name, including: 1) Blue Magic was an American R&B vocal quintet that was one of the more popular Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. 2) Blue Magic was a late 1960s funk-soul band. 3) Blue Magic is a Russian band. 4) 4. Blue Magic is a remixer fo… read more -
The Orlons
40,321 listeners
There are at least two artists named 'The Orlons': (1) The Orlons, R&B (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S) (2) The Orlons, Surf… read moreThere are at least two artists named 'The Orlons': (1) The Orlons, R&B (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S) (2) The Orlons, Surf Rock (Haifa, Israel) ——————————&mdash… read moreThere are at least two artists named 'The Orlons': (1) The Orlons, R&B (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S) (2) The Orlons, Surf Rock (Haifa, Israel) ———————————————————&md… read more -
Dusty Springfield
1,639,854 listeners
Dusty Springfield (born Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien on 16 April 1939 – died 2 March 1999) was a British pop singer. Of the female artists of the British Invasion, Springfield made the biggest impression on the U.S. mark… read moreDusty Springfield (born Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien on 16 April 1939 – died 2 March 1999) was a British pop singer. Of the female artists of the British Invasion, Springfield made the biggest impression on the U.S. market. From 1963 to 1970, she scored 18 singles in the Billboar… read more -
Raphael Saadiq
533,732 listeners
Raphael Saadiq (born Charlie Ray Wiggins on May 14, 1966 in Oakland, California) is an acclaimed American music artist. He is a singer, son… read moreRaphael Saadiq (born Charlie Ray Wiggins on May 14, 1966 in Oakland, California) is an acclaimed American music artist. He is a singer, songwriter and record producer associated with the neo-soul music movement. Taking an interest in mus… read moreRaphael Saadiq (born Charlie Ray Wiggins on May 14, 1966 in Oakland, California) is an acclaimed American music artist. He is a singer, songwriter and record producer associated with the neo-soul music movement. Taking an interest in music from the age of 6, joining gospel groups and attending Yo… read more