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Richie Barrett
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As one of the first successful independent black record producers, few were more influential in shaping the New York R&B sound. Produce… read moreAs one of the first successful independent black record producers, few were more influential in shaping the New York R&B sound. Producer and songwriter Richard "Richie" Barrett discovered or promoted such musical groups as … read moreAs one of the first successful independent black record producers, few were more influential in shaping the New York R&B sound. Producer and songwriter Richard "Richie" Barrett discovered or promoted such musical groups as Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers, The Chantels, Little Anth… read more
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Sharon Brown
14,156 listeners
Sharon Brown is a singer-songwriter and musician from New York, New York. Brown wrote a song called "The Family Tree" in 1981, De… read moreSharon Brown is a singer-songwriter and musician from New York, New York. Brown wrote a song called "The Family Tree" in 1981, Despite receiving club play in the both U.S. and UK, the single was never officially issued. She sco… read moreSharon Brown is a singer-songwriter and musician from New York, New York. Brown wrote a song called "The Family Tree" in 1981, Despite receiving club play in the both U.S. and UK, the single was never officially issued. She scored her most successful hit single with her first official r… read more
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Patti Labelle & The Bluebelles
6,491 listeners
Patti Labelle's early-career '60 girl group, featuring future soul divas Nona Hendryx, Sarah Dash, and Supreme-to-be Cindy Birdsong. View wikiPatti Labelle's early-career '60 girl group, featuring future soul divas Nona Hendryx, Sarah Dash, and Supreme-to-be Cindy Birdsong. View wikiPatti Labelle's early-career '60 girl group, featuring future soul divas Nona Hendryx, Sarah Dash, and Supreme-to-be Cindy Birdsong. View wiki
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Soul Brothers Six
9,061 listeners
Soul Brothers Six were an American rhythm and blues band formed in Rochester, New York during the mid-1960s. They are best remembered for t… read moreSoul Brothers Six were an American rhythm and blues band formed in Rochester, New York during the mid-1960s. They are best remembered for their song "Some Kind of Wonderful", which was later a big hit for Grand Funk Railroad. T… read moreSoul Brothers Six were an American rhythm and blues band formed in Rochester, New York during the mid-1960s. They are best remembered for their song "Some Kind of Wonderful", which was later a big hit for Grand Funk Railroad. The band was originally called the Soul Brothers Five and fea… read more
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The Soul Clan
2,431 listeners
The Soul Clan was a short-lived but legendary supergroup comprised of some of the biggest names in '60s soul, the Soul Clan's pro… read moreThe Soul Clan was a short-lived but legendary supergroup comprised of some of the biggest names in '60s soul, the Soul Clan's proper recording career amounted to a mere two songs, but the act's lineup was enough to make an… read moreThe Soul Clan was a short-lived but legendary supergroup comprised of some of the biggest names in '60s soul, the Soul Clan's proper recording career amounted to a mere two songs, but the act's lineup was enough to make any R&B aficionado take notice: Solomon Burke, Arthur Conl… read more
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Brandi Wells
6,182 listeners
Brandi Wells (May 13, 1955 – March 25, 2003) was an American R&B singer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Born Marguerite J. Pinder in C… read moreBrandi Wells (May 13, 1955 – March 25, 2003) was an American R&B singer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Born Marguerite J. Pinder in Chester, PA Wells sang with Fat Larry's Band, BreezePhiladelphia vocalist Brandi Wells formerl… read moreBrandi Wells (May 13, 1955 – March 25, 2003) was an American R&B singer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Born Marguerite J. Pinder in Chester, PA Wells sang with Fat Larry's Band, BreezePhiladelphia vocalist Brandi Wells formerly backed "Fat" Larry James and his various groups,… read more
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Willie Tee
19,777 listeners
Willie Tee (February 6, 1944 - September 11, 2007) was a keyboardist, songwriter, singer, producer and notable early architect of New Orlea… read moreWillie Tee (February 6, 1944 - September 11, 2007) was a keyboardist, songwriter, singer, producer and notable early architect of New Orleans funk and soul, who helped shape the sound of New Orleans for more than four decades. Born as Wi… read moreWillie Tee (February 6, 1944 - September 11, 2007) was a keyboardist, songwriter, singer, producer and notable early architect of New Orleans funk and soul, who helped shape the sound of New Orleans for more than four decades. Born as Wilson Turbinton, Willie Tee secured his place as a New Orlean… read more
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Twennynine
8,657 listeners
As drummer Lenny White left the influential jazz/rock act Return to Forever shortly before its decline, he started to successfully test the… read moreAs drummer Lenny White left the influential jazz/rock act Return to Forever shortly before its decline, he started to successfully test the commercial R&B/pop genre. Twennynine was one of the better bands of the time and enjoyed an R… read moreAs drummer Lenny White left the influential jazz/rock act Return to Forever shortly before its decline, he started to successfully test the commercial R&B/pop genre. Twennynine was one of the better bands of the time and enjoyed an R&B hit, "Peanutbutter," from 1979's album… read more
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Janice McClain
6,809 listeners
Janice McClain is a native Philadelphian and from published articles it seems she was about 16 when she recorded "Smack Dab In The Mid… read moreJanice McClain is a native Philadelphian and from published articles it seems she was about 16 when she recorded "Smack Dab In The Middle". Thanks to an artful remix by Larry Levan the RFC 12" single was one of the biggest… read moreJanice McClain is a native Philadelphian and from published articles it seems she was about 16 when she recorded "Smack Dab In The Middle". Thanks to an artful remix by Larry Levan the RFC 12" single was one of the biggest club hits of 1979. Despite major club and radio exposure a … read more
