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Wand Records
Wand Records was an American independent record label, started by Florence Greenberg in 1961 as a subsidiary of Scepter Records. Artists on Wand Records included The Isley Brothers, The Kingsmen, Mel Wynn & the Rhythm Aces, Chuck Jackson, and the Monzas. In 1976, Greenberg retired from the business and sold her record labels to Springboard International. When Springboard went bankrupt, Gusto Records acquired the catalog. The Kingsmen acquired full ownership of their Wand catalog in court from Gusto for non-payment of royalties. Wand label artists Chuck Jackson was the first artist signed to Wand. His single "I Don't Want to Cry" (Wand 106) went to No. 36 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and No. 5 on the R&B chart in 1961. The Isley Brothers released their classic single "Twist and Shout" (Wand 124), which peaked at No. 17 on the Hot 100 and No. 2 on the R&B chart in 1962. In 1963, the Kingsmen released "Louie Louie" (Wand 143), which reached No. 2 on the Hot 100. Maxine Brown had a n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scepter Records
Scepter Records was an American record company founded in 1959 by Florence Greenberg. History Florence Greenberg founded Scepter Records from the $4,000 she received after she sold Tiara Records and the Shirelles to Decca Records. When the Shirelles didn't produce any hits for Decca, they were given back to Greenberg, who promptly signed them. By 1961, Greenberg had launched a subsidiary, Wand Records. Through the two labels, she launched the careers of not only the Shirelles, but Dionne Warwick, Chuck Jackson, the Kingsmen, B.J. Thomas, Joey Dee, Maxine Brown, the Esquires, Tommy Hunt, the Guess Who, Tammi Terrell, the Independents and B. T. Express, and gave the Isley Brothers their famous hit "Twist and Shout", which was later covered by the Beatles. Another related label was Citation Records, "a Scepter Records subsidiary/series that featured a fake gold record on every cover, advertising the 'best of' (Joe) Tex, Flip Wilson, Deep Purple, Wilson Pickett, the Isley Broth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Wilson (singer)
Allen LaMar Wilson (June 19, 1939 – April 21, 2008) was an American soul singer known for the million-selling #1 hit, "Show and Tell". He is also remembered for his Northern soul anthem, " The Snake". Background Wilson was born in Meridian, Mississippi. Attending Kate Griffin Elementary, he showed little interest in education but performed in school plays, sang in talent shows and won first prize in a local art contest.Mississippi Writers and Musicians Al Wilson, Al Wilson: A Biography by Xavier Collier (SHS)/ref> He began his career at the age of twelve leading his own spiritual quartet and singing in the church choir, and performing covers of country and western hits. While he was in high school, Wilson and his family relocated to San Bernardino, California,Dahl, B. "Liner Notes" ''Show & Tell: the best of Al Wilson'', Fuel 2000 Records, 2004 where he worked three jobs as a mail carrier, a janitor, and an office clerk, in addition to teaching himself to play drums. After gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isley Brothers
Isley is an English surname. The name can also be used as an anglicized variant for the German surnames Eisele and Eisler. Notable people with the surname include: *The Isley Brothers, American musical group **Ernie Isley (born 1952), American musician and member of ''The Isley Brothers'' ** Marvin Isley (1953–2010), American musician and member of ''The Isley Brothers'' **O'Kelly Isley, Jr. (1937–1986), American musician and member of ''The Isley Brothers'' ** Ronald Isley (born 1941), American musician and member of ''The Isley Brothers'' ** Rudolph Isley (born 1939), American musician and member of ''The Isley Brothers'' **Vernon Isley (1942–1955), American musician and member of ''The Isley Brothers'' * Albert Isley (1871–1953), American judge, lawyer, and politician * Alexander Isley (born 1961), American graphic designer * Ernie Isley (politician) (born 1937), Canadian politician * Henry Isley (16th century), English nobleman * Troy Isley (born 1998), American boxe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Independents (vocal Group)
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The Independents may refer to: Politics *The Independents (Austria), a defunct political party 1998–1999 * The Independents – Republic and Territories group, a French parliamentary group *The Independents (Liechtenstein) (''Die Unabhängigen''), a political party * The Independents (UK), a defunct group of independent MPs in 2019 *Independent politician, not affiliated with any political party Entertainment and media *The Independents (band), an American horror-punk/ska band * ''The Independents'' (film), a 2018 American film by Greg Naughton * The Independents (vocal group), an American R&B group 1971–1975 See also * The Independent (other) ''The Independent'' is an online British daily newspaper, formerly a print publication. ''The Independent'' may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Films * The Independent (2000 film), ''The Independent'' (2000 film), starring Jerry Stil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
General Crook (musician)
General Crook (born General Columbus Crook, February 28, 1945, Mound Bayou, Mississippi, United States) is an American soul musician. Crook was raised in Greenville, Mississippi, and moved to Chicago, Illinois, when he was 17. In 1969 he signed with Capitol Records, recording with an early version of Earth, Wind and Fire. His debut single, "In the Warmth of My Arms", appeared in 1969, followed by "When Love Leaves You Crying" in 1970. Neither sold well, and Capitol soon dropped Crook. His 1970-71 releases for Down to Earth Records fared better; "Gimme Some" reached #22 on the US '' Billboard'' R&B chart in 1970, and "What Time It Is" peaked at #31 on the same chart the following year. He later recorded for Wand Records, including a full-length self-titled album in 1974. After the mid-1970s he was active primarily as a songwriter and record producer, principally with Syl Johnson and Willie Clayton Willie Clayton (born March 29, 1955) is an American Chicago blues and soul-b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freddie Hughes
Fred Willie Hughes Jr. (August 20, 1943 – January 18, 2022) was an American gospel, soul, and R&B singer, perhaps best known for his 1968 song, "Send My Baby Back". Hughes was born in Berkeley, California, in 1943, and grew up in Oakland, California. As a singer, he began working professionally in vocal groups from Oakland in the mid-1950s. In his teens, he sang at the Ephesian Church of God in Christ in Berkeley. The song "Send My Baby Back" (released through Wand Records), was written by Lonnie Hewitt and Ernest Marbray, and issued as a single in 1968, with "Where's My Baby" on the B-side. The single appeared on the U.S. '' Billboard'' R&B chart, peaking at No. 20 that year. It also charted on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 peaking at No. 94. In 1969, "Send My Baby Back" was recorded by jazz trumpeter Don Ellis, and appeared on his album '' The New Don Ellis Band Goes Underground''. "Send My Baby Back" was Hughes' only chart success, but he remained active and performed at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Esquires
The Esquires were an American R&B group from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, principally active from 1957 to 1976. History The group first formed in 1957 around the Moorer family: Gilbert (born Gilbert Moorer, Jr., August 20, 1941, Birmingham, Alabama, died August 28, 2008), his brother Alvis (born Alvis V. Moorer, January 18, 1940, Birmingham, Alabama, died August 21, 2011), and their sister Betty. They first performed as Betty Moorer and the Esquires. When their sister and lead singer left, the group shortened its name to The Esquires, and Gilbert became lead singer. In 1961, Sam Pace (born Sammie L. Pace, September 22, 1944, Kansas City, Missouri, died January 7, 2013) joined as a tenor. Millard Edwards, a bass, also sang during this period in place of Taylor. They went through many lineup changes over their first decade, which saw them aiming mostly for local recognition. In 1966, they moved to Chicago, Illinois, and auditioned for Curtis Mayfield, who was not intere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don And The Goodtimes
Don and the Goodtimes were an American garage rock band, formed in Portland, Oregon, United States, in 1964. Fronted by Don Gallucci, former keyboardist of the Kingsmen, the group made a name for itself in the Northwest rock scene performing in a similar style as their contemporaries the Wailers and the Sonics. Over time, Don and the Goodtimes honed their vocal harmonies and earned two hits on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 1967, including their biggest hit "I Could Be So Good to You". The band released their album, ''So Good'', and later experimented with psychedelia under the moniker Touch before disbanding in 1969. History Don Galluci (keyboards) was immersed in the Northwest rock scene early on as a member of the Kingsmen. He enjoyed early success with the band when they released the national hit, "Louie Louie", which features him playing the song's signature keyboard riff. However, Gallucci—just 15 years of age—was deemed too young to tour in support of the record and re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dee Clark
Dee Clark (November 7, 1938 – December 7, 1990) was an American soul singer best known for a string of R&B and pop hits in the late 1950s and early 1960s, including the song " Raindrops", which became a million-seller in the United States in 1961. Career He was born Delectus ClarkShaw, ''Honkers And Shouters'', 1978, p. 324. or Delecta Clark, Jr. in Blytheville, Arkansas, and moved to Chicago in 1941. His mother, Essie Mae Clark, was a gospel singer and encouraged her son to pursue his love of music. Clark made his first recording in 1952 as a member of the Hambone Kids, who enjoyed some success with a recording of "Hambone" on the OKeh label. In 1953, he joined an R&B group called the Goldentones, who later became the Kool Gents and were discovered by Chicago radio DJ Herb Kent upon winning a talent competition. Kent had the Kool Gents signed to Vee-Jay label's subsidiary Falcon/Abner. The group recorded for Falcon/Abner in 1956, and also recorded a novelty record as "The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blowfly (musician)
Clarence Henry Reid (February 14, 1939 – January 17, 2016) was an American musician, songwriter and producer also known by the stage name and alternate persona Blowfly. He released over 25 parody albums as Blowfly and another three albums as Clarence Reid. Biography Reid was born in Cochran, Georgia, in 1939 and moved to West Palm Beach, Florida, in his adolescence (c. 1949). His stage name was given to him by his grandmother who he would visit in Georgia occasionally. During this time, Reid would make explicit parodies of the country music that was popular on the airwaves in Cochran then, prompting his grandmother to brand him a " blowfly". "In hillbilly, you'll find some of the best lyrics and morals. I used to listen to Homer and Jethro, and they would rap most of the time, only they didn't call it rap then. They used to call it soul talkin'. As a form of revenge, I would take songs like " The Twist," and I would change it from (sings) "Come on baby, let's do the twist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canned Heat
Canned Heat is an American band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1965. The group is noted for its efforts to promote interest in blues music and its original artists and rock music. It was founded by two blues enthusiasts Alan Wilson and Bob Hite, who took the name from Tommy Johnson's 1928 song "Canned Heat Blues", a song about an alcoholic who had desperately turned to drinking Sterno, generically called "canned heat". After appearances at the Monterey and Woodstock festivals at the end of the 1960s, the band acquired worldwide fame with a lineup of Hite (vocals), Wilson (guitar, harmonica and vocals), Henry Vestine and later Harvey Mandel (lead guitar), Larry Taylor (bass), and Adolfo de la Parra (drums). The music and attitude of Canned Heat attracted a worldwide following and established the band as one of the most popular music acts of the hippie and Counterculture era of the 1960s. Canned Heat appeared at most major musical events at the end of the 1960s, performin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brenton Wood
Alfred Jesse Smith (born July 26, 1941), better known as Brenton Wood, is an American singer and songwriter known for his two 1967 hit singles, "The Oogum Boogum Song" (peaking at No. 34 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100) and "Gimme Little Sign" (peaking at No. 9). Early life Wood was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. The family moved to San Pedro in Los Angeles, California, when Wood was a child. He attended San Pedro High School for part of his first year before moving to Compton, where Brenton became a member of the Compton High School track team and received several awards for his athletic achievements. Following his high school graduation, Wood enrolled in East Los Angeles College. Soon after, he took the stage name Brenton Wood, possibly inspired by the wealthy Los Angeles enclave of Brentwood (some sources state that the name is in honor of his "home county"), with a second possible connection of Bretton Woods. During this period, his musical interests b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
