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Rick James
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Rick James (born James Ambrose Johnson, Jr; February 1, 1948 - August 6, 2004) was an American funk and soul musician from Buffalo New York, who worked as a singer, keyboardist, bassist, record producer, arranger, and composer during his long career. One of the most popular artists on the Motown … read more -
Shigeru Suzuki
102,142 listeners
Shigeru Suzuki (鈴木茂, born December 20, 1951 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese guitarist, producer, and session musician. Shigeru was a member of Happy End, Tin Pan Alley, and momohimeBAND (桃姫BAND). Shigeru has released 7 solo albums, 6 sing… read moreShigeru Suzuki (鈴木茂, born December 20, 1951 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese guitarist, producer, and session musician. Shigeru was a member of Happy End, Tin Pan Alley, and momohimeBAND (桃姫BAND). Shigeru has released 7 solo albums, 6 singles, and a variety of guitar learning DVDs. Shigeru has been… read more -
Tower of Power
339,758 listeners
Tower of Power is a horn-based funk/soul band from Oakland, California. In the mid-1960s, 17-year-old tenor saxophonist Emilio Castillo mov… read moreTower of Power is a horn-based funk/soul band from Oakland, California. In the mid-1960s, 17-year-old tenor saxophonist Emilio Castillo moved from Detroit, Michigan, to Fremont, California. He started a band called the Motowns, specializ… read moreTower of Power is a horn-based funk/soul band from Oakland, California. In the mid-1960s, 17-year-old tenor saxophonist Emilio Castillo moved from Detroit, Michigan, to Fremont, California. He started a band called the Motowns, specializing in soul music. In 1968, Castillo teamed up with baritone… read more -
Little Beaver
137,878 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 -
Gene Dunlap
27,889 listeners
born in Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. Gene began to play the drums from the age of four although his first job was in a music store. While stil… read moreborn in Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. Gene began to play the drums from the age of four although his first job was in a music store. While still at school he met Earl Klugh with whom he formed a group. By the mid-70's Gene was playing d… read moreborn in Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. Gene began to play the drums from the age of four although his first job was in a music store. While still at school he met Earl Klugh with whom he formed a group. By the mid-70's Gene was playing drums for Earl professionally, Earl also helping to secure Ge… read more -
Leon Ware
164,059 listeners
Leon Ware (February 16, 1940 - February 23, 2017) was an American musician, songwriter and composer. He was born and raised in Detroit, Mic… read moreLeon Ware (February 16, 1940 - February 23, 2017) was an American musician, songwriter and composer. He was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Besides a solo career as a performer, Ware is best known for producing hits for other artis… read moreLeon Ware (February 16, 1940 - February 23, 2017) was an American musician, songwriter and composer. He was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Besides a solo career as a performer, Ware is best known for producing hits for other artists including I Want You, for his friend and Motown icon Marv… read more -
Lakeside
123,030 listeners
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Bernard Wright
43,560 listeners
Bernard Wright (born in New York City on 16 November 1963; died 19 May 2022) was an American funk and jazz keyboardist and singer who began… read moreBernard Wright (born in New York City on 16 November 1963; died 19 May 2022) was an American funk and jazz keyboardist and singer who began his career as a session musician and later released four solo albums. Wright toured with Lenny Wh… read moreBernard Wright (born in New York City on 16 November 1963; died 19 May 2022) was an American funk and jazz keyboardist and singer who began his career as a session musician and later released four solo albums. Wright toured with Lenny White at 13 and played with Tom Browne in 1979. He got such st… read more -
Gwen McCrae
174,874 listeners
Gwen Mosley (born December 21 1943), better known as Gwen McCrae, is an American R&B singer best known for her 1975 hit "Rockin… read moreGwen Mosley (born December 21 1943), better known as Gwen McCrae, is an American R&B singer best known for her 1975 hit "Rockin' Chair". Born in Pensacola, Florida, McCrae grew up singing in her pentecostal church and … read more -
Roy Ayers Ubiquity
347,647 listeners
Roy Ayers (September 10, 1940) is an American funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player. Ayers began his career as a post-bop jazz artist, releasing several albums with Atlantic Records, before his tenure at Polydor Records beginning in the 1970s, during which he helped pioneer jazz-fun… read more