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Jamo Thomas
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Bahamanian soul artist who beginning in 1965 through 1976 recorded a series of soul tracks with an occasional funky Caribbean inflection fo… read moreBahamanian soul artist who beginning in 1965 through 1976 recorded a series of soul tracks with an occasional funky Caribbean inflection for a variety of American labels including Conlo, Thomas, Chess, Decca, Perception, SSS Internationa… read moreBahamanian soul artist who beginning in 1965 through 1976 recorded a series of soul tracks with an occasional funky Caribbean inflection for a variety of American labels including Conlo, Thomas, Chess, Decca, Perception, SSS International, MCA, Sound Stage 7 and Nassau. His billing occasionally w… read more
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The Sharpees
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The Sharpees were an American soul group with Vernon Guy, Benny Sharp, Stacy Johnson, and lead singer Herbert Reeves. Originally from St. L… read moreThe Sharpees were an American soul group with Vernon Guy, Benny Sharp, Stacy Johnson, and lead singer Herbert Reeves. Originally from St. Louis, they made their name in 1965 with the record "Do The 45". They stayed together in … read moreThe Sharpees were an American soul group with Vernon Guy, Benny Sharp, Stacy Johnson, and lead singer Herbert Reeves. Originally from St. Louis, they made their name in 1965 with the record "Do The 45". They stayed together in one form or another until 1972 when Herbert Reeves was murde… read more
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Fred Hughes
9,569 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
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Johnny Sayles
4,152 listeners
Johnny Sayles was born on February 9, 1937 in Winnsboro, Texas, USA. He died on August 17, 1993 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Sayles was poss… read moreJohnny Sayles was born on February 9, 1937 in Winnsboro, Texas, USA. He died on August 17, 1993 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Sayles was possibly one of the finest ‘tough-soul’ singers of the earliest (early 60s) soul era, and several of h… read moreJohnny Sayles was born on February 9, 1937 in Winnsboro, Texas, USA. He died on August 17, 1993 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Sayles was possibly one of the finest ‘tough-soul’ singers of the earliest (early 60s) soul era, and several of his recordings for George Leaner’s Chicago-based Mar-V-Lus la… read more
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Alvin Cash
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Roscoe Shelton
4,906 listeners
Roscoe Shelton (August 22, 1931 – July 27, 2002) was an American electric blues and R&B singer. He is best remembered for his 1965 hit … read moreRoscoe Shelton (August 22, 1931 – July 27, 2002) was an American electric blues and R&B singer. He is best remembered for his 1965 hit single, "Strain on My Heart," and his working relationships with both The Fairfield Four… read moreRoscoe Shelton (August 22, 1931 – July 27, 2002) was an American electric blues and R&B singer. He is best remembered for his 1965 hit single, "Strain on My Heart," and his working relationships with both The Fairfield Four and Bobby Hebb. Other notable recordings include "Thin… read more
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The Fascinations
12,944 listeners
There are two bands called "The Fascinations" 1. The Fascinations, an American pop vocal group most active in the mid to late 196… read moreThere are two bands called "The Fascinations" 1. The Fascinations, an American pop vocal group most active in the mid to late 1960s. Curtis Mayfield produced their single, "Girls Are Out to Getcha," which was their mo… read moreThere are two bands called "The Fascinations" 1. The Fascinations, an American pop vocal group most active in the mid to late 1960s. Curtis Mayfield produced their single, "Girls Are Out to Getcha," which was their most commercially successful song: it reached #92 on the Billb… read more
