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Dorothy Berry
6,645 listeners
After a stint as one of Ray Charles' back up singers in The Raelettes, during the early 1960's she recorded solo for the west coa… read moreAfter a stint as one of Ray Charles' back up singers in The Raelettes, during the early 1960's she recorded solo for the west coast based Little Star, the Challenge label, as well as Charles' Tangerine imprint. She got her… read moreAfter a stint as one of Ray Charles' back up singers in The Raelettes, during the early 1960's she recorded solo for the west coast based Little Star, the Challenge label, as well as Charles' Tangerine imprint. She got her last name by becoming the wife of Richard Berry, the author… read more -
Jimmy Holiday
6,025 listeners
Jimmy Holiday (24-July 1934 - 15 February 1987) was an American soul singer, songwriter and producer. View wikiJimmy Holiday (24-July 1934 - 15 February 1987) was an American soul singer, songwriter and producer. View wikiJimmy Holiday (24-July 1934 - 15 February 1987) was an American soul singer, songwriter and producer. View wiki -
Roscoe Robinson
11,741 listeners
Roscoe Robinson (May 22, 1928, Dumont, Arkansas) is an American gospel and soul singer. Robinson recorded as a gospel solo artist in the 19… read moreRoscoe Robinson (May 22, 1928, Dumont, Arkansas) is an American gospel and soul singer. Robinson recorded as a gospel solo artist in the 1950s with Trumpet Records, and sang in groups such as The Five Trumpets, Highway QCs, and The Fairf… read moreRoscoe Robinson (May 22, 1928, Dumont, Arkansas) is an American gospel and soul singer. Robinson recorded as a gospel solo artist in the 1950s with Trumpet Records, and sang in groups such as The Five Trumpets, Highway QCs, and The Fairfield Four. He began recording secular soul in the 1960s, and… read more -
Vernon Garrett
7,318 listeners
Born: Jan. 18, 1933 in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.A. When he was 15 he sang with local gospel groups like the Southern Wonders. Claude Jeter of t… read moreBorn: Jan. 18, 1933 in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.A. When he was 15 he sang with local gospel groups like the Southern Wonders. Claude Jeter of the Swan Silvertones heard him when he opened for them and the Soul Stirrers. For a short time he w… read moreBorn: Jan. 18, 1933 in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.A. When he was 15 he sang with local gospel groups like the Southern Wonders. Claude Jeter of the Swan Silvertones heard him when he opened for them and the Soul Stirrers. For a short time he was with the Swan Silvertones. He then went into the service … read more -
Marion Williams
9,823 listeners
Marion Williams (August 29, 1927 - July 2, 1994) was a legendary American gospel singer, often regarded as one of the most powerful voices … read moreMarion Williams (August 29, 1927 - July 2, 1994) was a legendary American gospel singer, often regarded as one of the most powerful voices in American music history. A powerful singer with a preternaturally broad range, able to reach the… read moreMarion Williams (August 29, 1927 - July 2, 1994) was a legendary American gospel singer, often regarded as one of the most powerful voices in American music history. A powerful singer with a preternaturally broad range, able to reach the highest registers of the soprano range without losing eithe… read more -
Rodger Collins
7,550 listeners
Rodger Collins the funky legendary soul singer signed to Galaxy, a subsidiary of Fantasy Records, once topped the Rolling Stones on the Bil… read moreRodger Collins the funky legendary soul singer signed to Galaxy, a subsidiary of Fantasy Records, once topped the Rolling Stones on the Billboard's Hot 100 charts with "She's Looking Good" in 1967. "She's Lo… read moreRodger Collins the funky legendary soul singer signed to Galaxy, a subsidiary of Fantasy Records, once topped the Rolling Stones on the Billboard's Hot 100 charts with "She's Looking Good" in 1967. "She's Looking Good" was covered by greats such as Wilson Picket… read more -
Clara Ward
6,320 listeners
Clara Ward (April 21, 1924 - January 16, 1973) was a gospel artist who achieved great success, both artistic and commercial, in the 1940s a… read moreClara Ward (April 21, 1924 - January 16, 1973) was a gospel artist who achieved great success, both artistic and commercial, in the 1940s and 1950s as leader of The Famous Ward Singers. A gifted singer and arranger, Ward took the lead-sw… read moreClara Ward (April 21, 1924 - January 16, 1973) was a gospel artist who achieved great success, both artistic and commercial, in the 1940s and 1950s as leader of The Famous Ward Singers. A gifted singer and arranger, Ward took the lead-switching style used by male gospel quartets to new heights, l… read more -
Candy & The Kisses
5,360 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 -
Johnny Williams
9,445 listeners
A number of artists go by the name 'Johnny Williams', and several others by John Williams, including: Johnny Williams (drummer) … read moreA number of artists go by the name 'Johnny Williams', and several others by John Williams, including: Johnny Williams (drummer) (1905–1984), jazz drummer (the Raymond Scott Quintette) Johnny Williams (blues musician) (1906–200… read moreA number of artists go by the name 'Johnny Williams', and several others by John Williams, including: Johnny Williams (drummer) (1905–1984), jazz drummer (the Raymond Scott Quintette) Johnny Williams (blues musician) (1906–2006), Chicago blues guitarist Johnny Williams (bassist) (1908–… read more -
Watermelon Slim
9,226 listeners
Bill Homans, a.k.a "Watermelon Slim", has a storied past from which he draws experience and fodder for the fourteen tracks on the… read moreBill Homans, a.k.a "Watermelon Slim", has a storied past from which he draws experience and fodder for the fourteen tracks on the new Watermelon Slim & The Workers CD. The record is Slim's third in four years and his d… read moreBill Homans, a.k.a "Watermelon Slim", has a storied past from which he draws experience and fodder for the fourteen tracks on the new Watermelon Slim & The Workers CD. The record is Slim's third in four years and his debut release for Toronto-based NorthernBlues Records, where … read more