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O.V. Wright
99,998 listeners
Overton Vertis "O. V." Wright (October 9, 1939 – November 16, 1980) was an American rhythm & blues and soul singer. Born in L… read moreOverton Vertis "O. V." Wright (October 9, 1939 – November 16, 1980) was an American rhythm & blues and soul singer. Born in Leno, Tennessee, Wright, as a youngster, began singing in the church. In 1956, while still in high … read moreOverton Vertis "O. V." Wright (October 9, 1939 – November 16, 1980) was an American rhythm & blues and soul singer. Born in Leno, Tennessee, Wright, as a youngster, began singing in the church. In 1956, while still in high school, he joined The Sunset Travelers as one of the lead si… read more -
The Explosions
10,665 listeners
There are at least two artists sharing this name: 1. an American funk group from New Orleans, known for their single "Hip Drop", … read moreThere are at least two artists sharing this name: 1. an American funk group from New Orleans, known for their single "Hip Drop", as featued in the Funky Delicacies compilation "Funky, Funky New Orleans 3". 2. a Dutch-… read moreThere are at least two artists sharing this name: 1. an American funk group from New Orleans, known for their single "Hip Drop", as featued in the Funky Delicacies compilation "Funky, Funky New Orleans 3". 2. a Dutch-Indonesian rock 'n' roll band from The Netherlands… read more -
Aaron Neville
423,692 listeners
Aaron Neville (born January 24, 1941, New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American soul and R&B singer and musician. He made his debut in 196… read moreAaron Neville (born January 24, 1941, New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American soul and R&B singer and musician. He made his debut in 1966 with the hit single Tell It Like It Is, a Number One hit on the Billboard R&B charts. From … read moreAaron Neville (born January 24, 1941, New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American soul and R&B singer and musician. He made his debut in 1966 with the hit single Tell It Like It Is, a Number One hit on the Billboard R&B charts. From 1977 he performed as part of The Neville Brothers with his s… read more -
Otis Redding
1,989,215 listeners
Otis Ray Redding Jr. (September 9, 1941 – December 10, 1967) was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, arranger, and talent scou… read moreOtis Ray Redding Jr. (September 9, 1941 – December 10, 1967) was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, arranger, and talent scout. He is considered one of the greatest singers in the history of American popular music and a sem… read moreOtis Ray Redding Jr. (September 9, 1941 – December 10, 1967) was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, arranger, and talent scout. He is considered one of the greatest singers in the history of American popular music and a seminal artist in soul music and rhythm and blues. Redding'… read more -
Al Green
1,805,785 listeners
Reverend Albert Green (born April 13 1946 in Forrest City, Arkansas) is an American Grammy award winning soul and gospel singer who enjoyed great popularity in the 70s with hit singles such as "Let's Stay Together", Tired of Being Alone", and "You Oughta Be With Me".… read more -
Joe Tex
311,409 listeners
Joe Tex (Joseph Arrington, Jr., August 8, 1935 – August 13, 1982) was an American rhythm & blues singer. Tex's last name was Arrin… read moreJoe Tex (Joseph Arrington, Jr., August 8, 1935 – August 13, 1982) was an American rhythm & blues singer. Tex's last name was Arrington. He later changed it to Hazziez after conversion to Islam but his stage name was Joe Tex, fo… read moreJoe Tex (Joseph Arrington, Jr., August 8, 1935 – August 13, 1982) was an American rhythm & blues singer. Tex's last name was Arrington. He later changed it to Hazziez after conversion to Islam but his stage name was Joe Tex, for Texas, the state he was born & later died in. He gaine… read more -
James Brown
2,025,423 listeners
James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American entertainer, record producer, and bandleader. The central progenitor o… read more -
Chris Kenner
47,533 listeners
Chris Kenner (December 25, 1929 – January 25, 1976) was a New Orleans rhythm & blues singer and songwriter, best known for two hit sing… read moreChris Kenner (December 25, 1929 – January 25, 1976) was a New Orleans rhythm & blues singer and songwriter, best known for two hit singles, "I Like It Like That" and "Land Of 1000 Dances", in the early 1960s, that… read moreChris Kenner (December 25, 1929 – January 25, 1976) was a New Orleans rhythm & blues singer and songwriter, best known for two hit singles, "I Like It Like That" and "Land Of 1000 Dances", in the early 1960s, that became staples in the repertoires of many other musicians. … read more -
The Neville Brothers
127,302 listeners
The Neville Brothers was an American R&B/soul/funk group, formed in 1977 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The group formally disbanded in 201… read moreThe Neville Brothers was an American R&B/soul/funk group, formed in 1977 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The group formally disbanded in 2012 but reunited in 2015 for a farewell concert in New Orleans. The group notion started in 1976, wh… read moreThe Neville Brothers was an American R&B/soul/funk group, formed in 1977 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The group formally disbanded in 2012 but reunited in 2015 for a farewell concert in New Orleans. The group notion started in 1976, when the four brothers of the Neville family, Art (1937-2019),… read more -
Huey "Piano" Smith
34,194 listeners
Huey "Piano" Smith (January 26, 1934 - February 13, 2023) was an American rhythm and blues pianist whose sound was influential in… read moreHuey "Piano" Smith (January 26, 1934 - February 13, 2023) was an American rhythm and blues pianist whose sound was influential in rock and roll. His piano playing incorporated the boogie styles of Pete Johnson, Meade Lux Lewis,… read moreHuey "Piano" Smith (January 26, 1934 - February 13, 2023) was an American rhythm and blues pianist whose sound was influential in rock and roll. His piano playing incorporated the boogie styles of Pete Johnson, Meade Lux Lewis, Albert Ammons; the jazz style of Jelly Roll Morton and the … read more