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Rufus
474,427 listeners
There are multiple artists under the same name: 1) A 1970s funk band, best known for launching the career of their lead singer, Chaka Khan.… read moreThere are multiple artists under the same name: 1) A 1970s funk band, best known for launching the career of their lead singer, Chaka Khan. Major hits during their career include "Tell Me Something Good," "Sweet Thing,&quo… read moreThere are multiple artists under the same name: 1) A 1970s funk band, best known for launching the career of their lead singer, Chaka Khan. Major hits during their career include "Tell Me Something Good," "Sweet Thing," and "Ain't Nobody" Rufus gained a fan in … read more -
Thelma Houston
249,425 listeners
Thelma Jackson (born May 7, 1946), known professionally as Thelma Houston, is a soul singer-songwriter and actress from Leland, Mississippi… read moreThelma Jackson (born May 7, 1946), known professionally as Thelma Houston, is a soul singer-songwriter and actress from Leland, Mississippi. She has released records on Capitol, as well as ABC/Dunhill; It was a chance meeting in the earl… read moreThelma Jackson (born May 7, 1946), known professionally as Thelma Houston, is a soul singer-songwriter and actress from Leland, Mississippi. She has released records on Capitol, as well as ABC/Dunhill; It was a chance meeting in the early 1970's with the Motown label which subsequently lead … read more -
Stephanie Mills
206,283 listeners
Stephanie Mills (born Stephanie Dorthea Mills in Brooklyn, New York, USA on 2 March 1957) is an American R&B and soul singer, and a for… read moreStephanie Mills (born Stephanie Dorthea Mills in Brooklyn, New York, USA on 2 March 1957) is an American R&B and soul singer, and a former Broadway star. Stephanie Mills first came to fame as "the little girl with the big voice&… read moreStephanie Mills (born Stephanie Dorthea Mills in Brooklyn, New York, USA on 2 March 1957) is an American R&B and soul singer, and a former Broadway star. Stephanie Mills first came to fame as "the little girl with the big voice" as the star of the hit Broadway play, The Wiz, an adap… read more -
Billy Ocean
750,607 listeners
Billy Ocean (born Leslie Sebastian Charles, 21 January 1950, Fyzabad, Trinidad) is a Grammy Award-winning British popular music performer w… read moreBilly Ocean (born Leslie Sebastian Charles, 21 January 1950, Fyzabad, Trinidad) is a Grammy Award-winning British popular music performer who had a string of rhythm and blues-tinged international pop hits in the 1970s and 1980s. He was t… read moreBilly Ocean (born Leslie Sebastian Charles, 21 January 1950, Fyzabad, Trinidad) is a Grammy Award-winning British popular music performer who had a string of rhythm and blues-tinged international pop hits in the 1970s and 1980s. He was the main British R&B singer / songwriter of the 1980s. He… read more -
The O'Jays
758,789 listeners
The O'Jays are an American R&B group (from Canton, Ohio, USA) formed in 1963 and one of the seminal Philly soul groups. The O'… read moreThe O'Jays are an American R&B group (from Canton, Ohio, USA) formed in 1963 and one of the seminal Philly soul groups. The O'Jays originally consisting of Walter Williams (b. August 25, 1942), Bill Isles (January 4, 1941 –… read moreThe O'Jays are an American R&B group (from Canton, Ohio, USA) formed in 1963 and one of the seminal Philly soul groups. The O'Jays originally consisting of Walter Williams (b. August 25, 1942), Bill Isles (January 4, 1941 – March 2019), Bobby Massey, William Powell (January 20, 1942… read more -
Sylvester
285,477 listeners
Sylvester James (September 6, 1947 in Los Angeles, California – December 16, 1988 in San Francisco, California) was an American disco and s… read moreSylvester James (September 6, 1947 in Los Angeles, California – December 16, 1988 in San Francisco, California) was an American disco and soul musician, and a gay drag performer. Known for singing in falsetto (and occasionally a rich bar… read moreSylvester James (September 6, 1947 in Los Angeles, California – December 16, 1988 in San Francisco, California) was an American disco and soul musician, and a gay drag performer. Known for singing in falsetto (and occasionally a rich baritone voice), he is also considered one of the first Hi-NRG … read more -
Fat Larry's Band
123,291 listeners
Fat Larry's Band was an American R&B / Funk band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, who were most successful in the 1980s. Crea… read moreFat Larry's Band was an American R&B / Funk band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, who were most successful in the 1980s. Created by "Fat" Larry James (drummer / vocalist) in 1977; band members included Art Capehar… read moreFat Larry's Band was an American R&B / Funk band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, who were most successful in the 1980s. Created by "Fat" Larry James (drummer / vocalist) in 1977; band members included Art Capehart, Doug Jones, Jimmy Lee, Ted Cohen, Darryl Grant, Larry La … read more -
Amii Stewart
175,313 listeners
Amii Stewart (born as Amy Paulette Stewart 29 January 1956 in Washington, D.C., USA) is an American Pop and R&B singer and actress. Ami… read moreAmii Stewart (born as Amy Paulette Stewart 29 January 1956 in Washington, D.C., USA) is an American Pop and R&B singer and actress. Amii Stewart's father signed her up for singing and dancing lessons from the age of four. There … read moreAmii Stewart (born as Amy Paulette Stewart 29 January 1956 in Washington, D.C., USA) is an American Pop and R&B singer and actress. Amii Stewart's father signed her up for singing and dancing lessons from the age of four. There already was an Amy Stewart registered with Actor's Equi… read more -
Oliver Cheatham
179,367 listeners
Oliver Cheatham (February 24, 1948 – November 29, 2013) was an American singer who is best remembered for his 1983 hit "Get Down Satur… read moreOliver Cheatham (February 24, 1948 – November 29, 2013) was an American singer who is best remembered for his 1983 hit "Get Down Saturday Night". Cheatham was born in Detroit, Michigan. He was encouraged to sing by his mother, … read moreOliver Cheatham (February 24, 1948 – November 29, 2013) was an American singer who is best remembered for his 1983 hit "Get Down Saturday Night". Cheatham was born in Detroit, Michigan. He was encouraged to sing by his mother, and joined several local groups including The Young Sirs, Ma… read more -
Jocelyn Brown
115,556 listeners
Jocelyn Brown (born Jocelyn Lorette Brown, November 25, 1950, Kinston, North Carolina) — sometimes credited as Jocelyn Shaw — is an R&B… read moreJocelyn Brown (born Jocelyn Lorette Brown, November 25, 1950, Kinston, North Carolina) — sometimes credited as Jocelyn Shaw — is an R&B and dance music singer. Although she has only one Billboard Hot 100 chart entry in her name, she … read moreJocelyn Brown (born Jocelyn Lorette Brown, November 25, 1950, Kinston, North Carolina) — sometimes credited as Jocelyn Shaw — is an R&B and dance music singer. Although she has only one Billboard Hot 100 chart entry in her name, she has an extensive background in the music industry and is wel… read more