Blues / R&B
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James Peterson
Kentucky-based guitarist, singer and songwriter, James Peterson plays a gritty style of southern-fried blues that is at times reminiscent of Howlin' Wolf and at other times more along the lines of Freddie King.
Kentucky-based guitarist, singer and songwriter, James Peterson plays a gritty style of southern-fried blues that is at times reminiscent of Howlin' Wolf and at other times more along the lines of Freddie King.
Little Junior Parker
As a child, Junior Parker sang in local Gospel choirs around Clarksdale, Mississippi.
As a child, Junior Parker sang in local Gospel choirs around Clarksdale, Mississippi.
Poonanny
I have always been in the race I've just been out side the track.
I have always been in the race I've just been out side the track.
Teddy Pendergrass
Teddy Pendergrass started singing gospel music in Philadelphia churches, becoming an ordained minister at ten years old.
Teddy Pendergrass started singing gospel music in Philadelphia churches, becoming an ordained minister at ten years old.
Wilson Pickett
Of the major '60s soul stars, Wilson Pickett was one of the roughest and sweatiest, working up some of the decade's hottest dancefloor grooves on hits like "In the Midnight Hour," "Land of 1000 Dances," "Mustang Sally," and "Funky Broadway.
Of the major '60s soul stars, Wilson Pickett was one of the roughest and sweatiest, working up some of the decade's hottest dancefloor grooves on hits like "In the Midnight Hour," "Land of 1000 Dances," "Mustang Sally," and "Funky Broadway.
Bobby Rush
The blues has no better showman than Bobby Rush.
The blues has no better showman than Bobby Rush.
David Ruffin
David Ruffin (Davis Eli Ruffin) (January 18, 1941 – June 1, 1991) was an American soul singer most famous for his work as lead singer of The Temptations from 1964 to 1968.
David Ruffin (Davis Eli Ruffin) (January 18, 1941 – June 1, 1991) was an American soul singer most famous for his work as lead singer of The Temptations from 1964 to 1968.
Diana Ross & The Supremes
Diana Ross (born Diane Ernestine Earle Ross on March 26, 1944) is a twelve-time Grammy and Oscar-nominated American singer, record producer and actress, whose musical repertoire spans R&B, soul, pop, disco, and jazz.
Diana Ross (born Diane Ernestine Earle Ross on March 26, 1944) is a twelve-time Grammy and Oscar-nominated American singer, record producer and actress, whose musical repertoire spans R&B, soul, pop, disco, and jazz.
Otis Redding
One of the most influential soul singers of the 1960s, Otis Redding exemplified to many listeners the power of Southern "deep soul" -- hoarse, gritty vocals, brassy arrangements, and an emotional way with both party tunes and aching ballads.
One of the most influential soul singers of the 1960s, Otis Redding exemplified to many listeners the power of Southern "deep soul" -- hoarse, gritty vocals, brassy arrangements, and an emotional way with both party tunes and aching ballads.
Smokey Robinson
If you're looking for the all-time number-one purveyor of mainstream romantic soul, Smokey Robinson may well be the man, in the face of some towering competition.
If you're looking for the all-time number-one purveyor of mainstream romantic soul, Smokey Robinson may well be the man, in the face of some towering competition.
Carl Sims
Without question, Carl Sims has brought his career full circle throughout the years.
Without question, Carl Sims has brought his career full circle throughout the years.
Chuck Strong
Chuck Strong is a native of Selma, Alabama.
Chuck Strong is a native of Selma, Alabama.
David Sea
David Sea has a velvet voice that has a blend of Luther Vandross and Teddy Pendergrass.
David Sea has a velvet voice that has a blend of Luther Vandross and Teddy Pendergrass.
Sang'n Clarence
If you like your modern R&B heavy on the funky side with a nice dusting of blues, then Sang'n Clarence will appeal to you.
If you like your modern R&B heavy on the funky side with a nice dusting of blues, then Sang'n Clarence will appeal to you.
The Staple Singers
The Staples' story goes all the way back to Winona, MS, in 1915.
The Staples' story goes all the way back to Winona, MS, in 1915.
Marvin Sease
Despite a lack of attention from most print sources and other common avenues of publicity in the blues world, Marvin Sease has turned his smooth, X-rated ladies' man persona into a cottage industry complete with merchandising in the Deep South.
Despite a lack of attention from most print sources and other common avenues of publicity in the blues world, Marvin Sease has turned his smooth, X-rated ladies' man persona into a cottage industry complete with merchandising in the Deep South.
Joe Simon
His plaintive baritone equally conversant with R&B and country phrasing, Joe Simon married the two genres with startling success during the late '60s, adapting Nashville material to the soul sound and repeatedly coming up a winner.
His plaintive baritone equally conversant with R&B and country phrasing, Joe Simon married the two genres with startling success during the late '60s, adapting Nashville material to the soul sound and repeatedly coming up a winner.
