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Claudine Clark
17,340 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 New York City. She finally had a hi… read more
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Prince La La
2,659 listeners
New Orleans R&B cult icon Prince La La was born Lawrence Nelson in 1936. A product of the Crescent City's Ninth Ward district, he … read moreNew Orleans R&B cult icon Prince La La was born Lawrence Nelson in 1936. A product of the Crescent City's Ninth Ward district, he was the brother of guitarist Walter "Papoose" Nelson, one of the signature guitarists in… read moreNew Orleans R&B cult icon Prince La La was born Lawrence Nelson in 1936. A product of the Crescent City's Ninth Ward district, he was the brother of guitarist Walter "Papoose" Nelson, one of the signature guitarists in producer Dave Bartholomew's ace session band. Lawrence… read more
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Jessie Hill
17,803 listeners
Jessie Hill (b 9 December 1932, New Orleans – d 17 September 1996, New Orleans) was an American R&B singer and songwriter, best remembe… read moreJessie Hill (b 9 December 1932, New Orleans – d 17 September 1996, New Orleans) was an American R&B singer and songwriter, best remembered for the classic Ooh Poo Pah Doo. By his teens Hill was playing drums in local bands, and in 19… read moreJessie Hill (b 9 December 1932, New Orleans – d 17 September 1996, New Orleans) was an American R&B singer and songwriter, best remembered for the classic Ooh Poo Pah Doo. By his teens Hill was playing drums in local bands, and in 1951 he formed his own group, the House Rockers. After periods… read more
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Benny Spellman
25,858 listeners
Benny Spellman (December 11, 1931 – June 3, 2011) was an American rhythm and blues singer, best known for his 1962 hit "Lipstick Trace… read moreBenny Spellman (December 11, 1931 – June 3, 2011) was an American rhythm and blues singer, best known for his 1962 hit "Lipstick Traces (On A Cigarette)", written by Allen Toussaint and the original version of "Fortune Tel… read moreBenny Spellman (December 11, 1931 – June 3, 2011) was an American rhythm and blues singer, best known for his 1962 hit "Lipstick Traces (On A Cigarette)", written by Allen Toussaint and the original version of "Fortune Teller", covered by The Rolling Stones among others. "… read more
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Billy Bland
7,841 listeners
Billy Bland (April 5, 1932, Wilmington, NC, USA) is an American rhythm & blues singer and songwriter. Bland first sang professionally i… read moreBilly Bland (April 5, 1932, Wilmington, NC, USA) is an American rhythm & blues singer and songwriter. Bland first sang professionally in the 1940s in New York, and sang with a group called The Four Bees in the 1950s on New Orleans&#x… read moreBilly Bland (April 5, 1932, Wilmington, NC, USA) is an American rhythm & blues singer and songwriter. Bland first sang professionally in the 1940s in New York, and sang with a group called The Four Bees in the 1950s on New Orleans's Imperial Records. He left the group for a solo career i… read more
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Jan Bradley
18,868 listeners
Jan Bradley (born Addie Bradley on July 6, 1943, in Byhalia, MS) is an American R&B singer. She is best known for recording the Curtis Mayfield song "Mama Didn't Lie" which hit the Billboard R&B and Pop charts in early 1963. View wikiJan Bradley (born Addie Bradley on July 6, 1943, in Byhalia, MS) is an American R&B singer. She is best known for recording the Curtis Mayfield song "Mama Didn't Lie" which hit the Billboard R&B and Pop charts in early 1963. View wiki
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Derek Martin
15,038 listeners
The Golden Voice DEREK MARTIN was born in 1938 in Detroit, Michigan. From his earlier days on, he embraces the musical world and starts to … read moreThe Golden Voice DEREK MARTIN was born in 1938 in Detroit, Michigan. From his earlier days on, he embraces the musical world and starts to sing in shows. Like many artists in the United States, he starts his career with gospel music, a g… read moreThe Golden Voice DEREK MARTIN was born in 1938 in Detroit, Michigan. From his earlier days on, he embraces the musical world and starts to sing in shows. Like many artists in the United States, he starts his career with gospel music, a genre that brought us the biggest stars in black music. Notic… read more
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Marcie Blane
18,547 listeners
Marcie Blane (Marcia Blank, Brooklyn, New York, May 21, 1944) was an American pop singer. Released in the fall of 1962, "Bobby's … read moreMarcie Blane (Marcia Blank, Brooklyn, New York, May 21, 1944) was an American pop singer. Released in the fall of 1962, "Bobby's Girl" made #2 on the Cash Box chart and #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was later recorded f… read moreMarcie Blane (Marcia Blank, Brooklyn, New York, May 21, 1944) was an American pop singer. Released in the fall of 1962, "Bobby's Girl" made #2 on the Cash Box chart and #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was later recorded for the German market in their language. It sold over one mil… read more
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Inez Foxx
9,086 listeners
American R&B/Soul singer and songwriter. Formed a duo with her brother Charlie Foxx in the 1960s. Inez Foxx married Luther Dixon in the… read moreAmerican R&B/Soul singer and songwriter. Formed a duo with her brother Charlie Foxx in the 1960s. Inez Foxx married Luther Dixon in the mid-1960s but the couple later divorced. Born: September 9, 1942 in Greensboro, North Carolina. D… read moreAmerican R&B/Soul singer and songwriter. Formed a duo with her brother Charlie Foxx in the 1960s. Inez Foxx married Luther Dixon in the mid-1960s but the couple later divorced. Born: September 9, 1942 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Died: August 25, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. View wiki
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Garnet Mimms & The Enchanters
41,266 listeners
Garnet Mimms (born Garrett Mimms on November 16, 1933 in Ashland, West Virginia) is an American singer, influential in soul music and rhyth… read moreGarnet Mimms (born Garrett Mimms on November 16, 1933 in Ashland, West Virginia) is an American singer, influential in soul music and rhythm and blues. He is best known for the hit "Cry Baby" (later recorded by Janis Joplin) an… read moreGarnet Mimms (born Garrett Mimms on November 16, 1933 in Ashland, West Virginia) is an American singer, influential in soul music and rhythm and blues. He is best known for the hit "Cry Baby" (later recorded by Janis Joplin) and "A Quiet Place," a popular song in the Carolina … read more