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The Blackbyrds

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Years Active
1973 – present (51 years)
Founded In
Washington, D.C., United States
The Blackbyrds was a and fusion group, formed in Washington, D.C. in 1973. The group was led by trumpeter Donald Byrd and featured some of his Howard University students: Kevin Toney (keyboards), Keith Killgo (vocals, drums), Joe Hall (bass guitar), Allan Barnes (saxophone, clarinet), and Barney Perry (guitar). Orville Saunders (guitar), and Jay Jones (flute, saxophone) were later members of the group. They signed to Fantasy Records in 1973. They are best known for their 1975 hit "Walking in Rhythm", which received a Grammy nomination. Their 1975… read more
The Blackbyrds was a and fusion group, formed in Washington, D.C. in 1973. The group was led by trumpeter Donald Byrd and featured some of his Howard University students: Kevin Toney (keyboards), Keith Killgo (vocals, drums), Joe Hall (bass guitar), Allan Barnes (sa… read more
The Blackbyrds was a and fusion group, formed in Washington, D.C. in 1973. The group was led by trumpeter Donald Byrd and featured some of his Howard University students: Kevin Toney (keyboards), Keith Killgo (vocals, drums), Joe Hall (bass guitar), Allan Barnes (saxophone, clarinet), and Barney Perry (guitar). Orville Saunders (guitar)… read more

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Top Tracks

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1 Play track Flying Start April Showers
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 890 listeners
2 Play track Happy Music: The Best Of The Blackbyrds Mysterious Vibes
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 728 listeners
3 Play track Action Dreaming About You
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 541 listeners
4 Play track Lovebyrds (Smooth And Easy) Dreaming Of You
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 504 listeners
5 Play track Walking in Rhythm: The Essential Selection 1973-1980 Wilford's Gone
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 409 listeners
6 Play track Semi-Pro - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Walking in Rhythm
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 242 listeners
7 Play track City Life Rock Creek Park
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 148 listeners
8 Play track Flying Start Love is Love
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 105 listeners
9 Play track The BlackByrds Reggins
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 78 listeners
10 Play track Action Something Special
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Albums

  1. 78,443 listeners

    29 Aug 1977 · 7 tracks

    Action
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  2. 46,468 listeners

    1 Jan 1974 · 8 tracks

    The BlackByrds
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  3. 43,126 listeners

    18 Feb 2007 · 14 tracks

    Lovebyrds (Smooth And Easy)
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  4. 32,297 listeners

    1 Nov 1974 · 8 tracks

    Flying Start
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