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Chicago Gangsters
73,786 listeners
Despite their name, the Chicago Gangsters were originally from Akron, Ohio, consisting of brothers James, Sam, Chris, and Leroy McCants. Th… read moreDespite their name, the Chicago Gangsters were originally from Akron, Ohio, consisting of brothers James, Sam, Chris, and Leroy McCants. Their sound ranged from heavy funk and disco to sweet, smooth soul balladry. They adopted the name C… read moreDespite their name, the Chicago Gangsters were originally from Akron, Ohio, consisting of brothers James, Sam, Chris, and Leroy McCants. Their sound ranged from heavy funk and disco to sweet, smooth soul balladry. They adopted the name Chicago Gangsters after catching on with the Gold Plate label… read more
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Bob & Gene
49,154 listeners
In Soul's prime, Darrell Banks, Donnie Elbert, Dyke and the Blazers, and Jimmie Raye all left their home town of Buffalo, NY. Resident… read moreIn Soul's prime, Darrell Banks, Donnie Elbert, Dyke and the Blazers, and Jimmie Raye all left their home town of Buffalo, NY. Resident William Nunn stayed behind with good faith in the ground under his feet. During the fall of 1967 … read moreIn Soul's prime, Darrell Banks, Donnie Elbert, Dyke and the Blazers, and Jimmie Raye all left their home town of Buffalo, NY. Resident William Nunn stayed behind with good faith in the ground under his feet. During the fall of 1967 Nunn began assembling a recording studio in the basement of … read more
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Father's Children
80,583 listeners
This group is/was from DC, and still has the original founding members Bill (Qaadir) Sumler and Ted (Hakeem) Carpenter. There are 3 members… read moreThis group is/was from DC, and still has the original founding members Bill (Qaadir) Sumler and Ted (Hakeem) Carpenter. There are 3 members who have been with the group for the past 20 or more years. If you know their music, the same lea… read moreThis group is/was from DC, and still has the original founding members Bill (Qaadir) Sumler and Ted (Hakeem) Carpenter. There are 3 members who have been with the group for the past 20 or more years. If you know their music, the same lead singers from back in the day are still there. View wiki
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The Sylvers
125,399 listeners
Among the more popular family acts on the '70s R&B circuit, Memphis' Sylvers recorded for Pride, MGM, Capitol, Casablanca, an… read moreAmong the more popular family acts on the '70s R&B circuit, Memphis' Sylvers recorded for Pride, MGM, Capitol, Casablanca, and Geffen during their 13-year chart run. No less than nine of the ten brothers and sisters in the … read moreAmong the more popular family acts on the '70s R&B circuit, Memphis' Sylvers recorded for Pride, MGM, Capitol, Casablanca, and Geffen during their 13-year chart run. No less than nine of the ten brothers and sisters in the family — Olympia, Leon, Charmaine, James, Edmund, Ricky, Ang… read more
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Ace Spectrum
41,244 listeners
A New York City vocal group, Ace Spectrum never enjoyed any huge hits, although they were a decent soul ensemble. Henry "Red" Zan… read moreA New York City vocal group, Ace Spectrum never enjoyed any huge hits, although they were a decent soul ensemble. Henry "Red" Zant, Aubrey "Troy" Johnson, Elliot Isaac, and Rudy Gay comprised the lineup. They had one … read moreA New York City vocal group, Ace Spectrum never enjoyed any huge hits, although they were a decent soul ensemble. Henry "Red" Zant, Aubrey "Troy" Johnson, Elliot Isaac, and Rudy Gay comprised the lineup. They had one Top 20 R&B single, "Don't Send Anybody Else&qu… read more
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Amnesty
94,209 listeners
Amnesty came together for the first time in 1968. The group was an amalgamation of the vocal quartet know as 'The Embers' (J. Tro… read moreAmnesty came together for the first time in 1968. The group was an amalgamation of the vocal quartet know as 'The Embers' (J. Trotter, D. Malone, G. Burke, A. L. Cobb) and a three peice rhythm section by the name of 'The C… read moreAmnesty came together for the first time in 1968. The group was an amalgamation of the vocal quartet know as 'The Embers' (J. Trotter, D. Malone, G. Burke, A. L. Cobb) and a three peice rhythm section by the name of 'The Crimson Tide'. This group was made up of C. Williams on … read more
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Sam Dees
59,533 listeners
At the age of 9, already champion of several singing contests, he founded his own vocal group, the "Bossanovians". As a teenager … read moreAt the age of 9, already champion of several singing contests, he founded his own vocal group, the "Bossanovians". As a teenager he traveled to perform and, in 1968 he recorded his first single at Nashville, Tennessee's SS… read moreAt the age of 9, already champion of several singing contests, he founded his own vocal group, the "Bossanovians". As a teenager he traveled to perform and, in 1968 he recorded his first single at Nashville, Tennessee's SSS International. He put out his next few singles on Birmingh… read more
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Willie Hutch
195,147 listeners
Willie McKinley Hutchison, known professionally as Willie Hutch (December 6, 1944 — September 19, 2005) was an American singer, as well as … read moreWillie McKinley Hutchison, known professionally as Willie Hutch (December 6, 1944 — September 19, 2005) was an American singer, as well as a songwriter and record producer for the Motown record label during the 1970s. Hutch produced albu… read moreWillie McKinley Hutchison, known professionally as Willie Hutch (December 6, 1944 — September 19, 2005) was an American singer, as well as a songwriter and record producer for the Motown record label during the 1970s. Hutch produced albums by acts such as The 5th Dimension, Michael Jackson and Sm… read more
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Little Beaver
186,778 listeners
Willie "Beaver" Hale aka Little Beaver is a seminal Miami soul singer, songwriter and guitarist. His lazy grooves and smokey voc… read moreWillie "Beaver" Hale aka Little Beaver is a seminal Miami soul singer, songwriter and guitarist. His lazy grooves and smokey vocals conjure a steamy Miami summer vibe. He reached U.S chart success in 1974 with "Party Dow… read moreWillie "Beaver" Hale aka Little Beaver is a seminal Miami soul singer, songwriter and guitarist. His lazy grooves and smokey vocals conjure a steamy Miami summer vibe. He reached U.S chart success in 1974 with "Party Down" the title track to his 3rd album released on CAT rec… read more
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The Notations
170,353 listeners
The Notations comprised of: Clifford Curry, LaSalle Matthews, Bobby Thomas and Jimmy Stroud. The Notations were an R & B vocal group fr… read moreThe Notations comprised of: Clifford Curry, LaSalle Matthews, Bobby Thomas and Jimmy Stroud. The Notations were an R & B vocal group from Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. The original group members were Clifford Curry, LaSalle Matthews, Bob… read moreThe Notations comprised of: Clifford Curry, LaSalle Matthews, Bobby Thomas and Jimmy Stroud. The Notations were an R & B vocal group from Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. The original group members were Clifford Curry, LaSalle Matthews, Bobby Thomas and Jimmy Stroud (replaced by Walter Jones in 1973… read more