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Prince La La
2,343 listeners
New Orleans R&B cult icon Prince La La was born Lawrence Nelson in 1936. A product of the Crescent City's Ninth Ward district, he … read moreNew Orleans R&B cult icon Prince La La was born Lawrence Nelson in 1936. A product of the Crescent City's Ninth Ward district, he was the brother of guitarist Walter "Papoose" Nelson, one of the signature guitarists in… read moreNew Orleans R&B cult icon Prince La La was born Lawrence Nelson in 1936. A product of the Crescent City's Ninth Ward district, he was the brother of guitarist Walter "Papoose" Nelson, one of the signature guitarists in producer Dave Bartholomew's ace session band. Lawrence… read more -
Claudine Clark
15,497 listeners
Claudine Clark is an American musician, best-known as the singer and composer of the 1962 hit "Party Lights". Clark is from Macon… read moreClaudine Clark is an American musician, best-known as the singer and composer of the 1962 hit "Party Lights". Clark is from Macon, Georgia and grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She began recording in 1958 for Herald, a rec… read moreClaudine Clark is an American musician, best-known as the singer and composer of the 1962 hit "Party Lights". Clark is from Macon, Georgia and grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She began recording in 1958 for Herald, a record label, then moved to Gotham. She finally had a hit with … read more -
Jessie Hill
15,794 listeners
Jessie Hill (b 9 December 1932, New Orleans – d 17 September 1996, New Orleans) was an American R&B singer and songwriter, best remembe… read moreJessie Hill (b 9 December 1932, New Orleans – d 17 September 1996, New Orleans) was an American R&B singer and songwriter, best remembered for the classic Ooh Poo Pah Doo. By his teens Hill was playing drums in local bands, and in 19… read moreJessie Hill (b 9 December 1932, New Orleans – d 17 September 1996, New Orleans) was an American R&B singer and songwriter, best remembered for the classic Ooh Poo Pah Doo. By his teens Hill was playing drums in local bands, and in 1951 he formed his own group, the House Rockers. After periods… read more -
Benny Spellman
21,713 listeners
Benny Spellman (December 11, 1931 – June 3, 2011) was an American rhythm and blues singer, best known for his 1962 hit "Lipstick Trace… read moreBenny Spellman (December 11, 1931 – June 3, 2011) was an American rhythm and blues singer, best known for his 1962 hit "Lipstick Traces (On A Cigarette)", written by Allen Toussaint and the original version of "Fortune Tel… read moreBenny Spellman (December 11, 1931 – June 3, 2011) was an American rhythm and blues singer, best known for his 1962 hit "Lipstick Traces (On A Cigarette)", written by Allen Toussaint and the original version of "Fortune Teller", covered by The Rolling Stones among others. "… read more -
Billy Bland
6,849 listeners
Billy Bland (April 5, 1932, Wilmington, NC, USA) is an American rhythm & blues singer and songwriter. Bland first sang professionally i… read moreBilly Bland (April 5, 1932, Wilmington, NC, USA) is an American rhythm & blues singer and songwriter. Bland first sang professionally in the 1940s in New York, and sang with a group called The Four Bees in the 1950s on New Orleans… read moreBilly Bland (April 5, 1932, Wilmington, NC, USA) is an American rhythm & blues singer and songwriter. Bland first sang professionally in the 1940s in New York, and sang with a group called The Four Bees in the 1950s on New Orleans's Imperial Records. He left the group for a solo career i… read more -
Jan Bradley
16,576 listeners
Jan Bradley (born Addie Bradley on July 6, 1943, in Byhalia, MS) is an American R&B singer. She is best known for recording the Curtis Mayfield song "Mama Didn't Lie" which hit the Billboard R&B and Pop charts in early 1963. View wikiJan Bradley (born Addie Bradley on July 6, 1943, in Byhalia, MS) is an American R&B singer. She is best known for recording the Curtis Mayfield song "Mama Didn't Lie" which hit the Billboard R&B and Pop charts in early 1963. View wiki -
Inez Foxx
8,852 listeners
Inez Foxx (born 9 September 1942) and her brother Charlie Foxx (23 October 1939 – 18 September 1998) were an American rhythm and blues and … read moreInez Foxx (born 9 September 1942) and her brother Charlie Foxx (23 October 1939 – 18 September 1998) were an American rhythm and blues and soul duo from Greensboro, North Carolina. Inez sang lead vocal, while Charlie sang back-up and pla… read moreInez Foxx (born 9 September 1942) and her brother Charlie Foxx (23 October 1939 – 18 September 1998) were an American rhythm and blues and soul duo from Greensboro, North Carolina. Inez sang lead vocal, while Charlie sang back-up and played guitar. Their most successful record was with their nove… read more -
Derek Martin
13,426 listeners
The Golden Voice DEREK MARTIN was born in 1938 in Detroit, Michigan. From his earlier days on, he embraces the musical world and starts to … read moreThe Golden Voice DEREK MARTIN was born in 1938 in Detroit, Michigan. From his earlier days on, he embraces the musical world and starts to sing in shows. Like many artists in the United States, he starts his career with gospel music, a g… read moreThe Golden Voice DEREK MARTIN was born in 1938 in Detroit, Michigan. From his earlier days on, he embraces the musical world and starts to sing in shows. Like many artists in the United States, he starts his career with gospel music, a genre that brought us the biggest stars in black music. Notic… read more -
Marcie Blane
17,971 listeners
Marcie Blane (Marcia Blank, Brooklyn, New York, May 21, 1944) was an American pop singer. Released in the fall of 1962, "Bobby's … read moreMarcie Blane (Marcia Blank, Brooklyn, New York, May 21, 1944) was an American pop singer. Released in the fall of 1962, "Bobby's Girl" made #2 on the Cash Box chart and #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was later recorded f… read moreMarcie Blane (Marcia Blank, Brooklyn, New York, May 21, 1944) was an American pop singer. Released in the fall of 1962, "Bobby's Girl" made #2 on the Cash Box chart and #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was later recorded for the German market in their language. It sold over one mil… read more -
Inez & Charlie Foxx
11,910 listeners
Inez Foxx (born 9 September 1942) and her brother Charlie Foxx (23 October 1939 – 18 September 1998) were an American rhythm and blues and … read moreInez Foxx (born 9 September 1942) and her brother Charlie Foxx (23 October 1939 – 18 September 1998) were an American rhythm and blues and soul duo from Greensboro, North Carolina. Inez sang lead vocal, while Charlie sang back-up and pla… read moreInez Foxx (born 9 September 1942) and her brother Charlie Foxx (23 October 1939 – 18 September 1998) were an American rhythm and blues and soul duo from Greensboro, North Carolina. Inez sang lead vocal, while Charlie sang back-up and played guitar. Their most successful record was with their nove… read more