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Clifford Curry
6,346 listeners
Clifford Curry Jr. (November 3, 1936 – September 6, 2016) was an American beach music and rhythm & blues singer. Born in Chicago, Illin… read moreClifford Curry Jr. (November 3, 1936 – September 6, 2016) was an American beach music and rhythm & blues singer. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Clifford Curry began his career in high school. He was a member of several groups, including … read moreClifford Curry Jr. (November 3, 1936 – September 6, 2016) was an American beach music and rhythm & blues singer. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Clifford Curry began his career in high school. He was a member of several groups, including The Echoes, The Five Pennies (for whom he wrote a 1956 relea… read more
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J.J. Jackson
27,533 listeners
Jerome Louis "J.J." Jackson, born in Bronx, New York, is a soul/R&B singer, songwriter, and arranger. His singing style is as… read moreJerome Louis "J.J." Jackson, born in Bronx, New York, is a soul/R&B singer, songwriter, and arranger. His singing style is as a belter. Jackson started out as a songwriter and arranger for Brother Jack McDuff, Jimmy Withers… read moreJerome Louis "J.J." Jackson, born in Bronx, New York, is a soul/R&B singer, songwriter, and arranger. His singing style is as a belter. Jackson started out as a songwriter and arranger for Brother Jack McDuff, Jimmy Witherspoon, and the Shangri-Las, among others. He also composed th… read more
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The Esquires
19,295 listeners
There have been at least 7 bands named The Esquires - 1. The Esquires were an American R&B and soul group from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, pr… read moreThere have been at least 7 bands named The Esquires - 1. The Esquires were an American R&B and soul group from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, principally active from 1957 to 1976. Their debut record for Bunky/Scepter was "Get on Up"… read moreThere have been at least 7 bands named The Esquires - 1. The Esquires were an American R&B and soul group from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, principally active from 1957 to 1976. Their debut record for Bunky/Scepter was "Get on Up", (1967) which became a major hit in the United States, peak… read more
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Deon Jackson
15,532 listeners
Soul singer and songwriter Deon Jackson was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on January 26, 1946. He studied clarinet and drums as a child, and … read moreSoul singer and songwriter Deon Jackson was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on January 26, 1946. He studied clarinet and drums as a child, and while in high school he formed his own vocal group, concurrently performing in area talent shows a… read moreSoul singer and songwriter Deon Jackson was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on January 26, 1946. He studied clarinet and drums as a child, and while in high school he formed his own vocal group, concurrently performing in area talent shows as a solo act, and composing his own original material. While… read more
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Bill Deal & the Rhondels
6,183 listeners
Bill Deal & the Rhondels were formed in 1959 in Portsmouth, Virginia, crossing blue-eyed soul and beach music. They had three hit singl… read moreBill Deal & the Rhondels were formed in 1959 in Portsmouth, Virginia, crossing blue-eyed soul and beach music. They had three hit singles in 1969, "I've Been Hurt" (U.S. #35), "What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am… read moreBill Deal & the Rhondels were formed in 1959 in Portsmouth, Virginia, crossing blue-eyed soul and beach music. They had three hit singles in 1969, "I've Been Hurt" (U.S. #35), "What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am)" (U.S. #23) and "May I" (U.S. #39). The ban… read more
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The Soul Survivors
18,349 listeners
There are several bands with this name, or very similar names. The Soul Survivors are an American, Philadelphia-based, Soul Music and R&am… read moreThere are several bands with this name, or very similar names. The Soul Survivors are an American, Philadelphia-based, Soul Music and R&B group, founded by New York natives Richie and Charlie Ingui along with Kenny Jeremiah. The Sou… read moreThere are several bands with this name, or very similar names. The Soul Survivors are an American, Philadelphia-based, Soul Music and R&B group, founded by New York natives Richie and Charlie Ingui along with Kenny Jeremiah. The Soul Survivors are known for their 1967 hit single "Expres… read more
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Willie Tee
18,341 listeners
Willie Tee (February 6, 1944 - September 11, 2007) was a keyboardist, songwriter, singer, producer and notable early architect of New Orlea… read moreWillie Tee (February 6, 1944 - September 11, 2007) was a keyboardist, songwriter, singer, producer and notable early architect of New Orleans funk and soul, who helped shape the sound of New Orleans for more than four decades. Born as Wi… read moreWillie Tee (February 6, 1944 - September 11, 2007) was a keyboardist, songwriter, singer, producer and notable early architect of New Orleans funk and soul, who helped shape the sound of New Orleans for more than four decades. Born as Wilson Turbinton, Willie Tee secured his place as a New Orlean… read more
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Brooklyn Bridge
7,615 listeners
Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge is an American musical group, best known for their rendition of Jimmy Webb’s "The Worst That Co… read moreJohnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge is an American musical group, best known for their rendition of Jimmy Webb’s "The Worst That Could Happen" (1968). Johnny Maestro (Mastrangelo) b. May 7, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York, began … read moreJohnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge is an American musical group, best known for their rendition of Jimmy Webb’s "The Worst That Could Happen" (1968). Johnny Maestro (Mastrangelo) b. May 7, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York, began his career in 1957 as the original lead singer of The Crests… read more
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Billy Bland
7,156 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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Ruby & The Romantics
13,946 listeners
Ruby & The Romantics was an American early 1960s RnB group, frequently considered a one-hit wonder, which topped the charts once with 1963's Our Day Will Come, written by Mort Garson and Bob Hilliard. Ruby & The Romactics co… read moreRuby & The Romantics was an American early 1960s RnB group, frequently considered a one-hit wonder, which topped the charts once with 1963's Our Day Will Come, written by Mort Garson and Bob Hilliard. Ruby & The Romactics continued to produced outstanding music such as By The Way, Yo… read more