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Man Friday
7,225 listeners
Man Friday were formed by Larry Levan after the break-up of Peech Boys in 1985. Released on the, then new, Vinylmania Records label in 198… read moreMan Friday were formed by Larry Levan after the break-up of Peech Boys in 1985. Released on the, then new, Vinylmania Records label in 1986 "Love Honey, Love Heartache was on regular rotation at the Paradise Garage, where Larry Lev… read moreMan Friday were formed by Larry Levan after the break-up of Peech Boys in 1985. Released on the, then new, Vinylmania Records label in 1986 "Love Honey, Love Heartache was on regular rotation at the Paradise Garage, where Larry Levan was the star DJ. Man Friday consisted of Kofi Morny, Larr… read more
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Phreek
10,819 listeners
Phreek was a studio group produced by Patrick Adams in 1978. Phreek hit it big with "Weekend" which has been covered by Class Act… read morePhreek was a studio group produced by Patrick Adams in 1978. Phreek hit it big with "Weekend" which has been covered by Class Action and Todd Terry and continues to be a popular club hit. Although Adams released many commercial… read morePhreek was a studio group produced by Patrick Adams in 1978. Phreek hit it big with "Weekend" which has been covered by Class Action and Todd Terry and continues to be a popular club hit. Although Adams released many commercial studio acts in the late 70s, Phreek is certainly one of his… read more
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Janice McClain
6,185 listeners
Janice McClain is a native Philadelphian and from published articles it seems she was about 16 when she recorded "Smack Dab In The Mid… read moreJanice McClain is a native Philadelphian and from published articles it seems she was about 16 when she recorded "Smack Dab In The Middle". Thanks to an artful remix by Larry Levan the RFC 12" single was one of the biggest… read moreJanice McClain is a native Philadelphian and from published articles it seems she was about 16 when she recorded "Smack Dab In The Middle". Thanks to an artful remix by Larry Levan the RFC 12" single was one of the biggest club hits of 1979. Despite major club and radio exposure a … read more
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Five Special
7,171 listeners
This Detroit vocal group included lead singer Bryan Banks, the brother of the Dramatics' Ron Banks. Five Special had a promising start… read moreThis Detroit vocal group included lead singer Bryan Banks, the brother of the Dramatics' Ron Banks. Five Special had a promising start to their careers in 1979, as their Elektra single 'Why Leave Us Alone' made it to numbe… read moreThis Detroit vocal group included lead singer Bryan Banks, the brother of the Dramatics' Ron Banks. Five Special had a promising start to their careers in 1979, as their Elektra single 'Why Leave Us Alone' made it to number nine on the R & B charts. It was their lone big hit. T… read more
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Peech Boys
19,082 listeners
The Peech Boys, also known as the New York Citi Peech Boys or NYC Peech Boys, was a band that comprised Bernard Fowler, Steven Brown, Rober… read moreThe Peech Boys, also known as the New York Citi Peech Boys or NYC Peech Boys, was a band that comprised Bernard Fowler, Steven Brown, Robert Kasper, Darryl Short and Michael de Benedictus. The group formed at the Paradise Garage, being i… read moreThe Peech Boys, also known as the New York Citi Peech Boys or NYC Peech Boys, was a band that comprised Bernard Fowler, Steven Brown, Robert Kasper, Darryl Short and Michael de Benedictus. The group formed at the Paradise Garage, being influenced by Larry Levan. They only released 4 12" disc… read more
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Damon Harris
4,715 listeners
Damon Harris (born Otis Robert Harris, Jr., July 17, 1950 – February 18, 2013) was an African-American soul and rhythm & blues singer, … read moreDamon Harris (born Otis Robert Harris, Jr., July 17, 1950 – February 18, 2013) was an African-American soul and rhythm & blues singer, most notable as a member of The Temptations from 1971 to 1975. Twenty years old when he joined th… read moreDamon Harris (born Otis Robert Harris, Jr., July 17, 1950 – February 18, 2013) was an African-American soul and rhythm & blues singer, most notable as a member of The Temptations from 1971 to 1975. Twenty years old when he joined the group, Harris was the youngest member of The Temptations d… read more
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David Joseph
21,914 listeners
David Joseph was a member of Brit funk pioneers Hi Tension . After enjoying UK chart success with hits ' Hi Tension ' and '… read moreDavid Joseph was a member of Brit funk pioneers Hi Tension . After enjoying UK chart success with hits ' Hi Tension ' and ' British Hustle ' for Island Records in 1978 Joseph left the band for a solo career. He had a… read moreDavid Joseph was a member of Brit funk pioneers Hi Tension . After enjoying UK chart success with hits ' Hi Tension ' and ' British Hustle ' for Island Records in 1978 Joseph left the band for a solo career. He had a big hit with the classic ' You Cant Hide Your Love &#x… read more
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Munich Machine
10,248 listeners
Put together by Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte, featured a similar sound to Cerrone. Munich Machine released three albums "Munich … read morePut together by Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte, featured a similar sound to Cerrone. Munich Machine released three albums "Munich Machine" (1977), "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" (1978) and "Body Shine" (1979)… read morePut together by Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte, featured a similar sound to Cerrone. Munich Machine released three albums "Munich Machine" (1977), "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" (1978) and "Body Shine" (1979). Their first two albums were recently reissued to CD. Track… read more
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Trussel
7,690 listeners
Trussel was in line to blow up like the Commodores and the Black Byrds. A College based group of Music Majors from Virginia State College, … read moreTrussel was in line to blow up like the Commodores and the Black Byrds. A College based group of Music Majors from Virginia State College, the group had all the makings of a super group. Tight horns, moves, and a fantastic lead vocalist … read moreTrussel was in line to blow up like the Commodores and the Black Byrds. A College based group of Music Majors from Virginia State College, the group had all the makings of a super group. Tight horns, moves, and a fantastic lead vocalist Larry Tynes. Later when the group signed with Elektra they a… read more
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Daniel Wang
55,954 listeners
Daniel Wang was born in California but lived in Taiwan for eight years during his childhood. After returning to California for high school,… read moreDaniel Wang was born in California but lived in Taiwan for eight years during his childhood. After returning to California for high school, Wang continued his education in New York and Chicago, studying psychology and literature. In 1990… read moreDaniel Wang was born in California but lived in Taiwan for eight years during his childhood. After returning to California for high school, Wang continued his education in New York and Chicago, studying psychology and literature. In 1990 he settled in New York City where he worked at a vintage sy… read more