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The Nite-Liters
16,138 listeners
Harvey Fuqua and Tony Churchill formed the Nite-Liters in 1963 in Louisville. When the band subsequently expanded to 17 members, with a pai… read moreHarvey Fuqua and Tony Churchill formed the Nite-Liters in 1963 in Louisville. When the band subsequently expanded to 17 members, with a pair of vocal groups and a instrumental ensemble, they were renamed New Birth, Inc. Churchill, Austin… read moreHarvey Fuqua and Tony Churchill formed the Nite-Liters in 1963 in Louisville. When the band subsequently expanded to 17 members, with a pair of vocal groups and a instrumental ensemble, they were renamed New Birth, Inc. Churchill, Austin Lander, James Baker, Robert Jackson, Leroy Taylor, and Robi… read more
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Roger & The Human Body
803 listeners
Prior to forming the influential Zapp with his brothers, Dayton Ohio funkateer Roger Troutman fronted The Human Body and prior to that Litt… read morePrior to forming the influential Zapp with his brothers, Dayton Ohio funkateer Roger Troutman fronted The Human Body and prior to that Little Roger and the Vels. Roger and the Human Body issued their first single "Freedom" circ… read morePrior to forming the influential Zapp with his brothers, Dayton Ohio funkateer Roger Troutman fronted The Human Body and prior to that Little Roger and the Vels. Roger and the Human Body issued their first single "Freedom" circa 1976-77 which became a regional hit. Their recordings have… read more
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Eighties Ladies
5,609 listeners
Eighties Ladies was a U.S. soul/R&B quintet of singers: Sylvia Striplin, Marva Hicks, Susan Beaubian, Vivian Prince, and Denie Corbett.… read moreEighties Ladies was a U.S. soul/R&B quintet of singers: Sylvia Striplin, Marva Hicks, Susan Beaubian, Vivian Prince, and Denie Corbett. They released one album, Ladies of the '80s, in 1980 under the direction of Roy Ayers, on h… read moreEighties Ladies was a U.S. soul/R&B quintet of singers: Sylvia Striplin, Marva Hicks, Susan Beaubian, Vivian Prince, and Denie Corbett. They released one album, Ladies of the '80s, in 1980 under the direction of Roy Ayers, on his Uno Melodic imprint. It failed to sell well, but two of … read more
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Leroy Hutson
141,956 listeners
One of the most underrated soul producers of the '70s, multi-talented producer/singer/songwriter/instrumentalist Leroy Hutson began hi… read moreOne of the most underrated soul producers of the '70s, multi-talented producer/singer/songwriter/instrumentalist Leroy Hutson began his career in various vocal groups around his hometown of Newark, NJ, in the '60s, but saw his … read moreOne of the most underrated soul producers of the '70s, multi-talented producer/singer/songwriter/instrumentalist Leroy Hutson began his career in various vocal groups around his hometown of Newark, NJ, in the '60s, but saw his early success as a co-writer for Howard University roommate … read more
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1619 Bad Ass Band
2,796 listeners
The group released an album on TSG (TSG801) in 1976 (or 77); simply titled “1619 Bad Ass Band”; which was re-released in 1978 on Graham Int… read moreThe group released an album on TSG (TSG801) in 1976 (or 77); simply titled “1619 Bad Ass Band”; which was re-released in 1978 on Graham International (GIR1980). Kalid Abdul Shaheid, formed the band. All of the band members were from New … read moreThe group released an album on TSG (TSG801) in 1976 (or 77); simply titled “1619 Bad Ass Band”; which was re-released in 1978 on Graham International (GIR1980). Kalid Abdul Shaheid, formed the band. All of the band members were from New Jersey. Kalid is on the the Piano, the bass is played by Car… read more
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Bill Summers & Summers Heat
1,736 listeners
Bill Summers (b. May 20, 1948) is a New Orleans based Afro-Cuban jazz/Latin jazz percussionist, a multi-instrumentalist who plays primarily… read moreBill Summers (b. May 20, 1948) is a New Orleans based Afro-Cuban jazz/Latin jazz percussionist, a multi-instrumentalist who plays primarily on conga drums. Summers is probably most well known due to his work with Los Hombres Calientes al… read moreBill Summers (b. May 20, 1948) is a New Orleans based Afro-Cuban jazz/Latin jazz percussionist, a multi-instrumentalist who plays primarily on conga drums. Summers is probably most well known due to his work with Los Hombres Calientes along with his friend and co-leader of the group, trumpeter Ir… read more
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The 9th Creation
6,085 listeners
The 9th Creation are remembered as one of America's greatest funk bands of the 1970s. The band was formed in 1970 by A.D. Burrise in S… read moreThe 9th Creation are remembered as one of America's greatest funk bands of the 1970s. The band was formed in 1970 by A.D. Burrise in Stockton, California, under the original name ‘Soul Struts’ and started out as many bands do: perfo… read moreThe 9th Creation are remembered as one of America's greatest funk bands of the 1970s. The band was formed in 1970 by A.D. Burrise in Stockton, California, under the original name ‘Soul Struts’ and started out as many bands do: performing the music of others at local hotspots. In 1971, J.D. B… read more
