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The Radiants
20,490 listeners
The Radiants originated in Chicago in 1960 at the Greater Harvest Baptist Church, where the future Radiants sang in the Youth Choir. Mauric… read moreThe Radiants originated in Chicago in 1960 at the Greater Harvest Baptist Church, where the future Radiants sang in the Youth Choir. Maurice McCallister assembled the group and sang lead; the other members were Wallace Sampson (baritone)… read moreThe Radiants originated in Chicago in 1960 at the Greater Harvest Baptist Church, where the future Radiants sang in the Youth Choir. Maurice McCallister assembled the group and sang lead; the other members were Wallace Sampson (baritone), Jerome Brooks (second tenor), Elzie Butler (Bass), and Cha… read more
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Jan Bradley
17,534 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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The Knight Brothers
7,988 listeners
The Knight Brothers were a soul music duo, comprising Richard Dunbar (b 31 May 1939) and Jimmy Diggs (b James Leon Diggs, 11 October 1938).… read moreThe Knight Brothers were a soul music duo, comprising Richard Dunbar (b 31 May 1939) and Jimmy Diggs (b James Leon Diggs, 11 October 1938). Both had been singing in local church choirs, when they met while living in Washington D.C. in th… read moreThe Knight Brothers were a soul music duo, comprising Richard Dunbar (b 31 May 1939) and Jimmy Diggs (b James Leon Diggs, 11 October 1938). Both had been singing in local church choirs, when they met while living in Washington D.C. in the early 1950s. The pair then formed a doo-wop group, the Sta… read more
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Bobby McClure
7,680 listeners
Bobby McClure (April 21, 1942, Chicago, Illinois – November 13, 1992, Los Angeles, California) was an American soul singer. McClure was rai… read moreBobby McClure (April 21, 1942, Chicago, Illinois – November 13, 1992, Los Angeles, California) was an American soul singer. McClure was raised in St. Louis and sang in church and gospel groups in his youth. He sang with The Soul Stirrers… read moreBobby McClure (April 21, 1942, Chicago, Illinois – November 13, 1992, Los Angeles, California) was an American soul singer. McClure was raised in St. Louis and sang in church and gospel groups in his youth. He sang with The Soul Stirrers (then led by Sam Cooke) in the 1950s, and moved into secula… read more
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Barbara Carr
5,987 listeners
Barbara Carr (b. 9 January 1941) is a successful blues artist whose recordings have contributed to the history of the development of the so… read moreBarbara Carr (b. 9 January 1941) is a successful blues artist whose recordings have contributed to the history of the development of the soul blues music circuit. Carr was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Her family history includes a love f… read moreBarbara Carr (b. 9 January 1941) is a successful blues artist whose recordings have contributed to the history of the development of the soul blues music circuit. Carr was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Her family history includes a love for music, and in same way that so many other blues singers b… read more
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Maurice & Mac
7,176 listeners
Maurice & Mac produced a handful of great soul sides during the 1960s. Boyhood friends Maurice McAllister and McLaurin Green were membe… read moreMaurice & Mac produced a handful of great soul sides during the 1960s. Boyhood friends Maurice McAllister and McLaurin Green were members of Chicago’s Greater Harvest Baptist Youth Choir before forming the Radiants in 1960. Recording… read moreMaurice & Mac produced a handful of great soul sides during the 1960s. Boyhood friends Maurice McAllister and McLaurin Green were members of Chicago’s Greater Harvest Baptist Youth Choir before forming the Radiants in 1960. Recording for Chess they produced some high-quality sides that fared … read more
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Bobby Moore & The Rhythm Aces
21,287 listeners
Bobby Moore & the Rhythm Aces were an American soul group from Montgomery, Alabama. Tenor saxophonist Bobby Moore first put the group t… read moreBobby Moore & the Rhythm Aces were an American soul group from Montgomery, Alabama. Tenor saxophonist Bobby Moore first put the group together in 1952, while he was stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia; they toured the south playing at… read moreBobby Moore & the Rhythm Aces were an American soul group from Montgomery, Alabama. Tenor saxophonist Bobby Moore first put the group together in 1952, while he was stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia; they toured the south playing at military events and clubs for a few years. When he moved to… read more
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Joy Lovejoy
15,239 listeners
Nothing is known of "Joy Lovejoy", and her identity is open to speculation. The singer produced only one song, In Orbit, released… read moreNothing is known of "Joy Lovejoy", and her identity is open to speculation. The singer produced only one song, In Orbit, released in the US on Checker Records in 1967 and in the UK on Chess in 1972. Included in "The Northe… read moreNothing is known of "Joy Lovejoy", and her identity is open to speculation. The singer produced only one song, In Orbit, released in the US on Checker Records in 1967 and in the UK on Chess in 1972. Included in "The Northern Soul Top 500", In Orbit has seen a second press on C… read more
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Deon Jackson
15,602 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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Garland Green
11,393 listeners
Garland Green (born Garfield Green Jr., June 14, 1942, Dunleith, Mississippi) is an American soul singer and pianist. Career: Green was the… read moreGarland Green (born Garfield Green Jr., June 14, 1942, Dunleith, Mississippi) is an American soul singer and pianist. Career: Green was the tenth child of eleven born in his family, and lived in Mississippi until 1958 when he moved to Ch… read moreGarland Green (born Garfield Green Jr., June 14, 1942, Dunleith, Mississippi) is an American soul singer and pianist. Career: Green was the tenth child of eleven born in his family, and lived in Mississippi until 1958 when he moved to Chicago. While working and attending Englewood High, he sang o… read more