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The Astors
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The Astors, Curtis Johnson, Eliehue Stanback, Sam (Byrnes) Jones, Richard Harris, grew up in The Orange Mound community in Memphis, Tenness… read moreThe Astors, Curtis Johnson, Eliehue Stanback, Sam (Byrnes) Jones, Richard Harris, grew up in The Orange Mound community in Memphis, Tennessee, while attending Melrose High School, along with Richard Griffin, a member of the original grou… read moreThe Astors, Curtis Johnson, Eliehue Stanback, Sam (Byrnes) Jones, Richard Harris, grew up in The Orange Mound community in Memphis, Tennessee, while attending Melrose High School, along with Richard Griffin, a member of the original group called The Duntinos, and Harold "Quake" Johnson,… read more
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Jeanne & The Darlings
21,768 listeners
Jeanne & The Darlings were a group of Arkansas-based, gospel-raised singers which included sisters Jeanne (also spelled Jean) and Dee D… read moreJeanne & The Darlings were a group of Arkansas-based, gospel-raised singers which included sisters Jeanne (also spelled Jean) and Dee Dolphus, Jeanne’s daughter Paula, and family friend Phefe Harris. In addition to their service as b… read moreJeanne & The Darlings were a group of Arkansas-based, gospel-raised singers which included sisters Jeanne (also spelled Jean) and Dee Dolphus, Jeanne’s daughter Paula, and family friend Phefe Harris. In addition to their service as background studio singers at Stax, they released six great 45… read more
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Sir Mack Rice
18,342 listeners
Bonny "Mack" Rice (November 10, 1933 – June 27, 2016), sometimes credited as Sir Mack Rice, was an American rhythm & blues so… read moreBonny "Mack" Rice (November 10, 1933 – June 27, 2016), sometimes credited as Sir Mack Rice, was an American rhythm & blues songwriter and singer. His best-known composition, and biggest hit as a solo performer, was "Mu… read moreBonny "Mack" Rice (November 10, 1933 – June 27, 2016), sometimes credited as Sir Mack Rice, was an American rhythm & blues songwriter and singer. His best-known composition, and biggest hit as a solo performer, was "Mustang Sally." He also wrote "Respect Yourself"… read more
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Oscar Mack
10,792 listeners
Oscar Mack worked for Otis Redding as an opening act on his early 60s tours, as well as a valet, chauffeur and general factotum – and no do… read moreOscar Mack worked for Otis Redding as an opening act on his early 60s tours, as well as a valet, chauffeur and general factotum – and no doubt got his chance to cut at Stax through the Great Man’s good offices. I love the loping “Don’t B… read moreOscar Mack worked for Otis Redding as an opening act on his early 60s tours, as well as a valet, chauffeur and general factotum – and no doubt got his chance to cut at Stax through the Great Man’s good offices. I love the loping “Don’t Be Afraid Of Love” with it’s wonderful “loose” R & B feel… read more
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Barbara Stephens
18,148 listeners
Barbara Stephens (born November 1, 1939 as Boysa Stephens in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American singer. Stephens spent most of her career as … read moreBarbara Stephens (born November 1, 1939 as Boysa Stephens in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American singer. Stephens spent most of her career as a solo artist with Satellite Records (later Stax Records), recording several hit songs such as &qu… read moreBarbara Stephens (born November 1, 1939 as Boysa Stephens in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American singer. Stephens spent most of her career as a solo artist with Satellite Records (later Stax Records), recording several hit songs such as "The Life I Live" and "Wait A Minute". She … read more
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Barbara & The Browns
23,985 listeners
A family affair from Memphis, TN, consisting of siblings: Barbara (lead), Roberta, Betty, and Maurice Brown. Another brother, Richard, wrot… read moreA family affair from Memphis, TN, consisting of siblings: Barbara (lead), Roberta, Betty, and Maurice Brown. Another brother, Richard, wrote some of the groups' material. They began singing gospel but decided to make a try at secula… read moreA family affair from Memphis, TN, consisting of siblings: Barbara (lead), Roberta, Betty, and Maurice Brown. Another brother, Richard, wrote some of the groups' material. They began singing gospel but decided to make a try at secular music with a recording on Wilmo Records entitled "You… read more
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Bobby Marchan
21,708 listeners
Bobby Marchan (born Oscar James Gibson, 30 April 1930 in Youngstown Ohio — died 5 December 1999) was most well-known around the New Orleans… read moreBobby Marchan (born Oscar James Gibson, 30 April 1930 in Youngstown Ohio — died 5 December 1999) was most well-known around the New Orleans R&B scene. He settled in the Crescent City after appearing at The Dew Drop Inn with his touri… read moreBobby Marchan (born Oscar James Gibson, 30 April 1930 in Youngstown Ohio — died 5 December 1999) was most well-known around the New Orleans R&B scene. He settled in the Crescent City after appearing at The Dew Drop Inn with his touring drag group the Powder Box Revue in 1953. He hosted regula… read more
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C.L. Blast
10,333 listeners
Clarence Junior Lewis (August 20, 1934 – February 26, 2016), better known by his stage name C.L. Blast, was an American soul singer. Lewis … read moreClarence Junior Lewis (August 20, 1934 – February 26, 2016), better known by his stage name C.L. Blast, was an American soul singer. Lewis was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1934. His first record was "Your Heart Must Be Made of Sto… read moreClarence Junior Lewis (August 20, 1934 – February 26, 2016), better known by his stage name C.L. Blast, was an American soul singer. Lewis was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1934. His first record was "Your Heart Must Be Made of Stone" recorded in New York in 1955. In 1957, he was draft… read more
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Nick Charles
10,582 listeners
At least two artists share the name Nick Charles, a soul musician and DJ and a guitarist. 1. Nick Charles was a DJ and recording artist on … read moreAt least two artists share the name Nick Charles, a soul musician and DJ and a guitarist. 1. Nick Charles was a DJ and recording artist on the Stax-Volt soul label. How about a great Australian acoustic blues player with the same name? … read moreAt least two artists share the name Nick Charles, a soul musician and DJ and a guitarist. 1. Nick Charles was a DJ and recording artist on the Stax-Volt soul label. How about a great Australian acoustic blues player with the same name? Check him out at http://www.australianbluesmusic.com.au/Art… read more
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The Tonettes
21,180 listeners
The Tonettes were composed of Shirley Thomas, Mary Hunt and Mildred Pratchett. They evolved into The Charmels in 1966, Shirley being replac… read moreThe Tonettes were composed of Shirley Thomas, Mary Hunt and Mildred Pratchett. They evolved into The Charmels in 1966, Shirley being replaced by Eula Jean Rivers and the group being augmented with Barbara Mc Coy. They recorded before 196… read moreThe Tonettes were composed of Shirley Thomas, Mary Hunt and Mildred Pratchett. They evolved into The Charmels in 1966, Shirley being replaced by Eula Jean Rivers and the group being augmented with Barbara Mc Coy. They recorded before 1961 on Sound Stage Seven as The Dixiebelles (via Stax Records … read more