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Jan Bradley
17,555 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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Toussaint Mccall
22,977 listeners
Toussaint McCall (born in in Delhi, Louisiana, in 1934; died 7 August 2023) was an American R&B singer and organist remembered for his … read moreToussaint McCall (born in in Delhi, Louisiana, in 1934; died 7 August 2023) was an American R&B singer and organist remembered for his success with the haunting "Nothing Takes The Place Of You", which reached #5 in the US R… read moreToussaint McCall (born in in Delhi, Louisiana, in 1934; died 7 August 2023) was an American R&B singer and organist remembered for his success with the haunting "Nothing Takes The Place Of You", which reached #5 in the US R&B charts on Ronn Records in 1967. Although further sing… read more
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The Johnny Otis Show
25,592 listeners
Johnny Otis (born Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes, December 28, 1921 – January 17, 2012) was an American singer, musician, composer, arranger, … read moreJohnny Otis (born Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes, December 28, 1921 – January 17, 2012) was an American singer, musician, composer, arranger, bandleader, talent scout, disc jockey, record producer, television show host, artist, author, jour… read moreJohnny Otis (born Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes, December 28, 1921 – January 17, 2012) was an American singer, musician, composer, arranger, bandleader, talent scout, disc jockey, record producer, television show host, artist, author, journalist, minister, and impresario. A seminal influence on Ame… read more
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Tommy Tucker
29,534 listeners
# Tommy Tucker (Robert Higginbotham, March 5, 1933 – January 22, 1982) was an American blues singer-songwriter and pianist. He is best know… read more# Tommy Tucker (Robert Higginbotham, March 5, 1933 – January 22, 1982) was an American blues singer-songwriter and pianist. He is best known for the 1964 hit song, "Hi-Heel Sneakers", that went to #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 c… read more# Tommy Tucker (Robert Higginbotham, March 5, 1933 – January 22, 1982) was an American blues singer-songwriter and pianist. He is best known for the 1964 hit song, "Hi-Heel Sneakers", that went to #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and peaked at #23 in the UK Singles Chart. ## Tommy Tu… read more
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Nappy Brown
23,940 listeners
Nappy Brown is the stage name of Napoleon Brown Culp (born October 12, 1929, died September 20, 2008). Nappy Brown's earliest musical … read moreNappy Brown is the stage name of Napoleon Brown Culp (born October 12, 1929, died September 20, 2008). Nappy Brown's earliest musical influences were blues and gospel. As a youngster he performed in several gospel groups, including … read moreNappy Brown is the stage name of Napoleon Brown Culp (born October 12, 1929, died September 20, 2008). Nappy Brown's earliest musical influences were blues and gospel. As a youngster he performed in several gospel groups, including the Heavenly Lights. Nappy's singing eventually brought… read more
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Little Johnny Taylor
12,289 listeners
Born: Feb 11, 1943 in Gregory, AR Died: May 17, 2002 in Conway, AR Styles: Northern Soul, Soul, Soul-Blues, Early R&B Biography Some fo… read moreBorn: Feb 11, 1943 in Gregory, AR Died: May 17, 2002 in Conway, AR Styles: Northern Soul, Soul, Soul-Blues, Early R&B Biography Some folks still get them mixed up, so to get it straight from the outset, Little Johnny Taylor was best … read moreBorn: Feb 11, 1943 in Gregory, AR Died: May 17, 2002 in Conway, AR Styles: Northern Soul, Soul, Soul-Blues, Early R&B Biography Some folks still get them mixed up, so to get it straight from the outset, Little Johnny Taylor was best known for his scorching slow blues smashes "Part Time L… read more
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The Flares
4,568 listeners
There are more bands known as The Flares: #1 An American doo-wop group. Also known as The Debonaires, The Flairs and The Peppers. As The Fl… read moreThere are more bands known as The Flares: #1 An American doo-wop group. Also known as The Debonaires, The Flairs and The Peppers. As The Flares, their biggest hit was the 1961 release "Foot Stompin' Part 1", which hit #20 … read moreThere are more bands known as The Flares: #1 An American doo-wop group. Also known as The Debonaires, The Flairs and The Peppers. As The Flares, their biggest hit was the 1961 release "Foot Stompin' Part 1", which hit #20 on the Black Singles chart and #25 on the Billboard Hot 100.… read more
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The Five Du-Tones
6,502 listeners
The Five Du-Tones were Willie Guest, Frank McCurrey, LeRoy Joyce, James West, and Andrew Butler. They formed at Patrick Henry High School i… read moreThe Five Du-Tones were Willie Guest, Frank McCurrey, LeRoy Joyce, James West, and Andrew Butler. They formed at Patrick Henry High School in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1957. Between 1963 and 1966 the Five Du-Tones recorded nine singles on G… read moreThe Five Du-Tones were Willie Guest, Frank McCurrey, LeRoy Joyce, James West, and Andrew Butler. They formed at Patrick Henry High School in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1957. Between 1963 and 1966 the Five Du-Tones recorded nine singles on George Leaner's One-derful Records. "Please Change … read more
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Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats
38,714 listeners
Jackie Brenston (Clarksdale, Mississippi, 15 August 1930 – 15 December 1979) was an American rhythm & blues singer, saxophonist and so… read moreJackie Brenston (Clarksdale, Mississippi, 15 August 1930 – 15 December 1979) was an American rhythm & blues singer, saxophonist and songwriter who recorded, with Ike Turner's band, the first version of the proto-rock and roll s… read moreJackie Brenston (Clarksdale, Mississippi, 15 August 1930 – 15 December 1979) was an American rhythm & blues singer, saxophonist and songwriter who recorded, with Ike Turner's band, the first version of the proto-rock and roll song “Rocket 88”. Returning to Clarksdale from army service i… read more
