Blues / R&B
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Floyd Taylor
The mention of the name "Taylor" in any conversation about true R&B and Soul Music certainly brings to mind the Legendary Johnnie Taylor.
The mention of the name "Taylor" in any conversation about true R&B and Soul Music certainly brings to mind the Legendary Johnnie Taylor.
Joe Tex
Joe Tex was born Joseph Arrington in Rogers, TX, in 1933, and displayed his vocal talent quickly, first in gospel, then in R&B.
Joe Tex was born Joseph Arrington in Rogers, TX, in 1933, and displayed his vocal talent quickly, first in gospel, then in R&B.
Johnnie Taylor
Over the past 25 years, Johnnie Taylor has been one of the most versatile and durable recording artists of the era.
Over the past 25 years, Johnnie Taylor has been one of the most versatile and durable recording artists of the era.
Robert Tillman
From the beginning with a band called “Wisdom”, which the release “Drifting” received
From the beginning with a band called “Wisdom”, which the release “Drifting” received
Robin Thicke
Robin Charles Thicke (born March 10, 1977) is a R&B and soul singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and occasional actor.
Robin Charles Thicke (born March 10, 1977) is a R&B and soul singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and occasional actor.
Rufus Thomas
Rufus Thomas (March 26, 1917 – December 15, 2001) was a rhythm and blues and soul singer from Memphis, Tennessee, who recorded on Sun Records in the 1950s and on Stax Records in the 1960s and 1970s.
Rufus Thomas (March 26, 1917 – December 15, 2001) was a rhythm and blues and soul singer from Memphis, Tennessee, who recorded on Sun Records in the 1950s and on Stax Records in the 1960s and 1970s.
Tank
Tank, on Sex, Love & Pain, is like Luther Vandross only slightly lewder: He'll be the first to admit, as he does on the three-part opening track "Coldest," that he's "somewhat of a hustler out here on the street.
Tank, on Sex, Love & Pain, is like Luther Vandross only slightly lewder: He'll be the first to admit, as he does on the three-part opening track "Coldest," that he's "somewhat of a hustler out here on the street.
Ted Taylor
Soul-blues singer Ted Taylor unleashed his stratospheric, falsetto-driven voice on a wide variety of material during the 1950s, '60s, and '70s, his gospel heritage never far from the surface.
Soul-blues singer Ted Taylor unleashed his stratospheric, falsetto-driven voice on a wide variety of material during the 1950s, '60s, and '70s, his gospel heritage never far from the surface.
Terrell
A native from Jackson, Mississippi, Terrell is an accomplished vocalist of sultry and smooth R&B flavor.
A native from Jackson, Mississippi, Terrell is an accomplished vocalist of sultry and smooth R&B flavor.
Tonya
Tonya is contemporary R & B's next superstar.
Tonya is contemporary R & B's next superstar.
Urban Mystic
Brandon Williams (born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1984), better known by his stage name Urban Mystic is an American R&B singer.
Brandon Williams (born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1984), better known by his stage name Urban Mystic is an American R&B singer.
Bobby Valentino
Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Bobby moved to Atlanta, Georgia where he attended North Atlanta High School.
Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Bobby moved to Atlanta, Georgia where he attended North Atlanta High School.
Luther Vandross
In R&B music, Luther Vandross ranked with Prince, Stevie Wonder, and Michael Jackson as one of the most successful singer/songwriters and producers of the '80s.
In R&B music, Luther Vandross ranked with Prince, Stevie Wonder, and Michael Jackson as one of the most successful singer/songwriters and producers of the '80s.
Anita Ward
Perhaps more so than any other genre in the history of popular music, the '70s disco scene was littered with countless one-hit wonders, including Anita Ward.
Perhaps more so than any other genre in the history of popular music, the '70s disco scene was littered with countless one-hit wonders, including Anita Ward.
Artie White
Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Artie White's first public musical experience was singing gospel with the Harps of David.
Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Artie White's first public musical experience was singing gospel with the Harps of David.
Betty Wright
Singer Betty Wright proved to be a consistently strong presence on the Miami music scene, primarily throughout the '70s and '80s, although she continues to record.
Singer Betty Wright proved to be a consistently strong presence on the Miami music scene, primarily throughout the '70s and '80s, although she continues to record.
Bobby Womack
A veteran who paid his dues for over a decade before getting his shot at solo stardom, Bobby Womack persevered through tragedy and addiction to emerge as one of soul music's great survivors.
A veteran who paid his dues for over a decade before getting his shot at solo stardom, Bobby Womack persevered through tragedy and addiction to emerge as one of soul music's great survivors.
Johnny "Guitar" Watson
"Reinvention" could just as easily have been Johnny "Guitar" Watson's middle name.
"Reinvention" could just as easily have been Johnny "Guitar" Watson's middle name.
Kayne West
Kanye Omari West (born June 8, 1977) is an American record producer and rapper who rose to fame in the mid 2000s.
Kanye Omari West (born June 8, 1977) is an American record producer and rapper who rose to fame in the mid 2000s.
Lenny Williams
Lenny Williams (born Leonard Charles Williams on February 6, 1945, in Little Rock, Arkansas) is an American singer known for his work in the R&B and soul music genres.
Lenny Williams (born Leonard Charles Williams on February 6, 1945, in Little Rock, Arkansas) is an American singer known for his work in the R&B and soul music genres.
Lynn White
Memphis soul and blues diva Lynn White possessed the kind of subtle, dulcet voice rare in a field more typically dominated by more gritty singers.
Memphis soul and blues diva Lynn White possessed the kind of subtle, dulcet voice rare in a field more typically dominated by more gritty singers.
Mel Waiters
With a mesmerizing and powerful voice, Mel Waiters belts out the best R & B show-stopping tunes ever written.
With a mesmerizing and powerful voice, Mel Waiters belts out the best R & B show-stopping tunes ever written.
Ruby Wilson
"The Queen of Beale Street,” as Ruby Wilson is known around the world, loves three things: Music, Memphis, and Memphis Music.
"The Queen of Beale Street,” as Ruby Wilson is known around the world, loves three things: Music, Memphis, and Memphis Music.
