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Mary Love
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Mary Love, born (sources differ) as Mary Ann Allen or Mary Ann Varney (July 27, 1943 – June 21, 2013) and later known as Mary Love Comer, w… read moreMary Love, born (sources differ) as Mary Ann Allen or Mary Ann Varney (July 27, 1943 – June 21, 2013) and later known as Mary Love Comer, was an American soul and gospel singer, and Christian evangelist. Love was born in Sacramento, Cali… read moreMary Love, born (sources differ) as Mary Ann Allen or Mary Ann Varney (July 27, 1943 – June 21, 2013) and later known as Mary Love Comer, was an American soul and gospel singer, and Christian evangelist. Love was born in Sacramento, California. After being discovered by Sam Cooke's manager, … read more -
The Dakotas
10,669 listeners
The Dakotas were formed in Manchester, England, in 1960, the name being suggested by a local promoter who wanted the band to dress up as na… read moreThe Dakotas were formed in Manchester, England, in 1960, the name being suggested by a local promoter who wanted the band to dress up as native American Indians! By early 1963 the Dakotas were now signed to Brian Epstein’s NEMS agency, a… read moreThe Dakotas were formed in Manchester, England, in 1960, the name being suggested by a local promoter who wanted the band to dress up as native American Indians! By early 1963 the Dakotas were now signed to Brian Epstein’s NEMS agency, and, thanks to the success of the Beatles, signed up to EMI r… read more -
Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers
24,026 listeners
Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers were a 1960s beat group, who had two Top 10 hits with ""One Way Love" (#9 UK, 1964), an… read moreCliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers were a 1960s beat group, who had two Top 10 hits with ""One Way Love" (#9 UK, 1964), and "Got to Get You into My Life" (#6 UK, 1966). In 1959 Bennett put together the first ve… read moreCliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers were a 1960s beat group, who had two Top 10 hits with ""One Way Love" (#9 UK, 1964), and "Got to Get You into My Life" (#6 UK, 1966). In 1959 Bennett put together the first version of the Rebel Rousers, his backing band. They were good… read more -
J.J. Jackson
26,320 listeners
Jerome Louis "J.J." Jackson, born in Bronx, New York, is a soul/R&B singer, songwriter, and arranger. His singing style is as… read moreJerome Louis "J.J." Jackson, born in Bronx, New York, is a soul/R&B singer, songwriter, and arranger. His singing style is as a belter. Jackson started out as a songwriter and arranger for Brother Jack McDuff, Jimmy Withers… read moreJerome Louis "J.J." Jackson, born in Bronx, New York, is a soul/R&B singer, songwriter, and arranger. His singing style is as a belter. Jackson started out as a songwriter and arranger for Brother Jack McDuff, Jimmy Witherspoon, and the Shangri-Las, among others. He also composed th… read more -
Candy & The Kisses
5,351 listeners
Armed with a fly name and gifted producers and writers, this Port Richmond, NY, USA, group still didn't click. The group consisted of … read moreArmed with a fly name and gifted producers and writers, this Port Richmond, NY, USA, group still didn't click. The group consisted of sisters Candy and Suzanne Nelson and their friend Jeanette Johnson. The Nelsons' father was a… read moreArmed with a fly name and gifted producers and writers, this Port Richmond, NY, USA, group still didn't click. The group consisted of sisters Candy and Suzanne Nelson and their friend Jeanette Johnson. The Nelsons' father was a minister and they developed their singing skills in his chu… read more -
J.J. Barnes
26,706 listeners
James Jay Barnes (b 30 November 1943, Detroit, Michigan) is an American R&B singer. He first recorded in 1960. His early releases inclu… read moreJames Jay Barnes (b 30 November 1943, Detroit, Michigan) is an American R&B singer. He first recorded in 1960. His early releases including “Just One More Time” and “Please Let Me In”, on such labels as Mickay and Ric-Tic, had relati… read moreJames Jay Barnes (b 30 November 1943, Detroit, Michigan) is an American R&B singer. He first recorded in 1960. His early releases including “Just One More Time” and “Please Let Me In”, on such labels as Mickay and Ric-Tic, had relatively little success, but were subsequently picked up as favo… read more -
Tony Clarke
35,137 listeners
Tony Clarke (died 1970) was an American soul singer-songwriter born in New York City and raised in Detroit. He wrote the songs Pushover and Two Sides to Every Story, hits for Etta James. Clarke scored a chart hit of his own with The Ent… read moreTony Clarke (died 1970) was an American soul singer-songwriter born in New York City and raised in Detroit. He wrote the songs Pushover and Two Sides to Every Story, hits for Etta James. Clarke scored a chart hit of his own with The Entertainer which hit #10 R&B and #31 Pop in the US in 1965… 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 -
Fred Hughes
8,927 listeners
Fred Hughes is an R&B singer. He was born in Arkansas, but moved to Compton, California. He first recorded while a student at Compton H… read moreFred Hughes is an R&B singer. He was born in Arkansas, but moved to Compton, California. He first recorded while a student at Compton High School as a member of The Cymbals in 1962 , and worked as a member of a band, the Creators. Hu… read moreFred Hughes is an R&B singer. He was born in Arkansas, but moved to Compton, California. He first recorded while a student at Compton High School as a member of The Cymbals in 1962 , and worked as a member of a band, the Creators. Hughes recorded for Vee-Jay Records in the 1960s before its de… read more -
The Essex
18,564 listeners
The Essex were 1) an R&B vocal group. Formed in 1961, The Essex eventually included Anita Humes, Walter Vickers (guitar), Rodney Taylor… read moreThe Essex were 1) an R&B vocal group. Formed in 1961, The Essex eventually included Anita Humes, Walter Vickers (guitar), Rodney Taylor (drums), Billy Hill (who went by the name of Billy Proctor) and Rudolph Johnson. Vickers and Tayl… read moreThe Essex were 1) an R&B vocal group. Formed in 1961, The Essex eventually included Anita Humes, Walter Vickers (guitar), Rodney Taylor (drums), Billy Hill (who went by the name of Billy Proctor) and Rudolph Johnson. Vickers and Taylor started the group while they were with the United States … read more