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Joanna Dean was perhaps one of the most appealing blues artists from the late ’80s. Agreed upon to a significant cope with Polydor, she was in comparison to Janis Joplin and Bonnie Raiit following discharge of her debut record, Misbehavin’, in 1989. As the record showcased her abilities as an …

Through the ashes of Dillon Fence comes Hobex. Founded by vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Greg Humphreys, along with Steve Hill (drums) and Andy Ware (bass), Hobex makes oh-so-sweet spirit music with a wholesome dosage of screaming guitars. Led by the wonderful composing of Humphreys having a basis constructed on top-notch …

Perhaps one of the most underrated spirit producers from the ’70s, multi-talented manufacturer/vocalist/songwriter/instrumentalist Leroy Hutson began his profession in a variety of vocal groupings around his hometown of Newark, NJ, in the ’60s, but found his early achievement being a co-writer for Howard School roommate Donny Hathaway’s 1970 strike one …

Keyboardist/arranger/producer/recording musician Dexter Wansel could be heard through the entire catalog of Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff’s Philadelphia International Details. His skills could be noticed on non-PIR edges like Jermaine Jackson’s “Where Are You Today” from his yellow metal LP Let’s Obtain Significant and “Tonight” from Junior’s Obtained Flavor LP. …

Harold Melvin was among the traveling forces in back of Philadelphia spirit, leading his group the Blue Records to the very best of the graphs throughout their stint in Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff’s Philadelphia International label. Despite Melvin’s billing out entrance, the Blue Records’ center point was business lead …

Archie Bell & the Drells scored a left-field number 1 strike in 1968 with “SHRINK,” which epitomized the virtues of the music: funky, exuberant, danceable spirit out for a rousing great time. Given birth to in Henderson, TX, Bell was raised in Houston and started singing in chapel. In junior …

Philly spirit vocal group the 3 Levels were only available in 1963 in Philadelphia, PA. These were uncovered by manufacturer and songwriter Richard Barrett. Barrett was an integral drive for 1950s groupings the Chantels, Small Anthony & the Imperials, Frankie Lymon as well as the Teens, and his very own …

Originally from Yazoo City, Mississippi, Mike James Kirkland was raised singing doo wop and gospel. Ultimately settling in California, Kirkland and his sibling started an archive label, Bryan Information, release a the love tunes and socially mindful spirit music that Kirkland have been writing. Both albums they released — HOLD …

A LA vocal trio, the Hues Company loved two big hits within the mid-’70s, notably “Rock and roll the Vessel” in 1974 for RCA. Although it was light-weight, mainly pop function, it did consider The Hues Company to number 2 around the R&B graphs and have them their lone pop …

From gospel and early R&B to spirit and jazz to blues and straight-up pop, Lou Rawls was a consummate grasp of African-American vocal music whose versatility helped him adjust to the changing music times again and again while always remaining unmistakably himself. Blessed having a four-octave vocal range, Rawls’ easy, …