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The first version from the Uniques formed in 1966 when two members from the Techniques, Slim Smith and Franklyn White, joined with Roy Shirley to make a new group. The initial lineup recorded several ska edges for J.J. Johnson that yr before disbanding, and then reform again nearly immediately, this …

Years before Joe Stampley began his ascent to nation stardom, he fronted a Louisiana rock-band, the Uniques, who have been very popular in the South, although country wide interest eluded them. The group had been ironically called in light of their failing to establish a distinctive style. These were adept …

Joe Stampley has already established a profession that spans the styles and varieties of music and entertainment. Created in Louisiana and elevated on his father’s Hank Williams information, Stampley started playing piano prior to the age group of ten, and by age 15 he was documenting demos with an area …

Jimmy Riley was created Martin Wayne Norman Riley on, may 22, 1954 in Kingston, Jamaica. His 1st success arrived as an associate from the Feelings (with Cornell Campbell, Aaron “Bobby” Davis, and his sibling, Buster Riley), who documented such strikes as “Everyday Is a Vacation” for Duke Reid’s Treasure Isle …

This R&B vocal ensemble originated from Woburn, Massachusetts, USA, and comprised lead Margo Sylvia (b. 4 Apr 1936), her hubby and bass Johnny Sylvia (b. 8 Sept 1935), her sibling and tenor Gilbert J. Lopez (b. 4 July 1934), and her cousin and obligato Charlotte Davis (b. 12 November 1936). …

Probably one of the most soulful and accomplished performers of Jamaica’s ska, rocksteady, and early reggae eras, Slim Smith found out his biggest achievement from 1965 until his premature loss of life at age group 25 in 1973. Although based on various reports saying he previously a stressed and unstable …