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Judy Clay
16,752 listeners
Judy Clay (12 September 1938 - 19 July 2001) was an American soul and gospel singer, who achieved greatest success as a member of two recor… read moreJudy Clay (12 September 1938 - 19 July 2001) was an American soul and gospel singer, who achieved greatest success as a member of two recording duos in the 1960s. Born Judy Guions, in St. Pauls, North Carolina, she was raised by her gran… read moreJudy Clay (12 September 1938 - 19 July 2001) was an American soul and gospel singer, who achieved greatest success as a member of two recording duos in the 1960s. Born Judy Guions, in St. Pauls, North Carolina, she was raised by her grandmother in Fayetteville and began singing in church. After m… read more -
The Newcomers
9,907 listeners
Had a hit in the early 70's with "Pin The Tail On The Donkey." These Memphians also contributed plenty of background work fo… read moreHad a hit in the early 70's with "Pin The Tail On The Donkey." These Memphians also contributed plenty of background work for other artists on Stax, and opened as a live act for label mates Al Green, The Bar-Kays, and The … read moreHad a hit in the early 70's with "Pin The Tail On The Donkey." These Memphians also contributed plenty of background work for other artists on Stax, and opened as a live act for label mates Al Green, The Bar-Kays, and The Emotions. After the demise of Stax they added a fourth membe… read more -
Ollie & The Nightingales
15,652 listeners
Achieving a brief but strong burst of popularity in 1968 with their fantastic top 40 hit "I Got A Sure Thing", soul group Ollie &… read moreAchieving a brief but strong burst of popularity in 1968 with their fantastic top 40 hit "I Got A Sure Thing", soul group Ollie & The Nightingales was centered around artist Ollie Hoskins. He was previously with the Wayside… read moreAchieving a brief but strong burst of popularity in 1968 with their fantastic top 40 hit "I Got A Sure Thing", soul group Ollie & The Nightingales was centered around artist Ollie Hoskins. He was previously with the Wayside Travellers as early as 1950 before hopping over to the Gosp… read more -
John Gary Williams
4,572 listeners
Before recording a 1973 solo album for Stax, John Gary Williams had been a member of the Mad Lads, who recorded singles for the label start… read moreBefore recording a 1973 solo album for Stax, John Gary Williams had been a member of the Mad Lads, who recorded singles for the label starting in the mid-'60s. The Mad Lads had a more traditional black vocal group sound than most of… read moreBefore recording a 1973 solo album for Stax, John Gary Williams had been a member of the Mad Lads, who recorded singles for the label starting in the mid-'60s. The Mad Lads had a more traditional black vocal group sound than most of the other acts on Stax's roster, and had only limited … read more -
Sir Mack Rice
17,942 listeners
Bonny "Mack" Rice (November 10, 1933 – June 27, 2016), sometimes credited as Sir Mack Rice, was an American rhythm & blues so… read moreBonny "Mack" Rice (November 10, 1933 – June 27, 2016), sometimes credited as Sir Mack Rice, was an American rhythm & blues songwriter and singer. His best-known composition, and biggest hit as a solo performer, was "Mu… read moreBonny "Mack" Rice (November 10, 1933 – June 27, 2016), sometimes credited as Sir Mack Rice, was an American rhythm & blues songwriter and singer. His best-known composition, and biggest hit as a solo performer, was "Mustang Sally." He also wrote "Respect Yourself"… read more -
Lee Sain
3,607 listeners
Muskegon Michigan originated soul singer who had hits in 1968 with "I Can't Fight It" and "One Girl". According t… read moreMuskegon Michigan originated soul singer who had hits in 1968 with "I Can't Fight It" and "One Girl". According to the artists' own website at http://leesainnow.com "I recorded my first record in Chic… read moreMuskegon Michigan originated soul singer who had hits in 1968 with "I Can't Fight It" and "One Girl". According to the artists' own website at http://leesainnow.com "I recorded my first record in Chicago titled "We'll Meet Again". I went on to r… read more -
Johnny Daye
8,009 listeners
Johnny Daye (John Patrick DiBucci, March 17, 1948 - May 6, 2017) was an American soul music singer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who releas… read moreJohnny Daye (John Patrick DiBucci, March 17, 1948 - May 6, 2017) was an American soul music singer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who released six singles between 1965 and 1968. In 2007 he came out of retirement to sing on two tracks on R… read moreJohnny Daye (John Patrick DiBucci, March 17, 1948 - May 6, 2017) was an American soul music singer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who released six singles between 1965 and 1968. In 2007 he came out of retirement to sing on two tracks on Robert Peckman's first solo CD, Stirrin’ Up Bees. Daye w… read more -
Ruby Johnson
26,177 listeners
Ruby Johnson (19 April 1936 - 4 July 1999) was an American soul singer best known for her recordings on the Volt label in the late 1960s. S… read moreRuby Johnson (19 April 1936 - 4 July 1999) was an American soul singer best known for her recordings on the Volt label in the late 1960s. She was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and was raised in the Jewish faith. She sang, with … read moreRuby Johnson (19 April 1936 - 4 July 1999) was an American soul singer best known for her recordings on the Volt label in the late 1960s. She was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and was raised in the Jewish faith. She sang, with her eight brothers and sisters, in the Temple Beth-El choir.… read more -
Inez Foxx
8,848 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 -
The Astors
33,942 listeners
The Astors, Curtis Johnson, Eliehue Stanback, Sam (Byrnes) Jones, Richard Harris, grew up in The Orange Mound community in Memphis, Tenness… read moreThe Astors, Curtis Johnson, Eliehue Stanback, Sam (Byrnes) Jones, Richard Harris, grew up in The Orange Mound community in Memphis, Tennessee, while attending Melrose High School, along with Richard Griffin, a member of the original grou… read moreThe Astors, Curtis Johnson, Eliehue Stanback, Sam (Byrnes) Jones, Richard Harris, grew up in The Orange Mound community in Memphis, Tennessee, while attending Melrose High School, along with Richard Griffin, a member of the original group called The Duntinos, and Harold "Quake" Johnson,… read more