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  DLM (dlm) 1-Arriviste Username: dlm Post Number: 28 Registered: 7-2010 |
Does anyone here at SDF whatever happen to these groups. Are they still doing shows and releasing new music? The Tams Madladds The Vibrations The Fablous Peps Detroit Emerials Fantastic Four The Majors - Philly The Hesitations (Message edited by DLM on July 19, 2010) | ||
Randy Russi (randy_russi) 6-Zenith Username: randy_russi Post Number: 2613 Registered: 4-2004 |
I think the Tams still work, though I am sure not all original members are involved. | ||
Nosey (nosey) 6-Zenith Username: nosey Post Number: 2943 Registered: 4-2004 |
The Tams are big on the Beach Music Scene. I heard that Carl Fisher was getting up his version of the Vibrations a couple of years ago. They were supposed to have performed in Cape May, NJ around that same time but for some reason the show got cancelled. John Gary Williams has his version of the Madlads but they are probably working mainly in the South. I believe most members of the other groups are dead or retired but I'm sure someone on this site will have definitive information for you. I secretly wish some form of those groups would go out on the Oldies Circuit Tour as I am bored with the usual groups that make up that tour. | ||
kamasu (kamasu) 6-Zenith Username: kamasu Post Number: 8384 Registered: 3-2005 |
Key members of the Detroit Emeralds (Abe Tillman) and Fantastic Four (James Epps) are deceased. | ||
Heikki (heikki) 6-Zenith Username: heikki Post Number: 934 Registered: 4-2004 |
Hi! THE FANTASTIC FOUR - I talked to Ralph Pruitt last time five years ago. Cleveland Horne and Sweet James Epps had passed in 2000, and the group was down to Paul Scott and Ralph & Joe Pruitt. Ralph: "I've been working with some guys trying to get another Fantastic Four group going, because my brother Joseph is sick. He won't be able to join me, and I'm the only original member left." "Seems like every time I get some guys together, something comes up and I'm back to square one." "I was considering working with the group called Upscale, but they went with one of the guys that used to lead for the Contours." "Then I met some more guys that I was trying to get ready, but then one or two of them had family problems and it kind of put an end to that, so now I got to start all over." I haven't heard anything since,so I guess nothing has come out of it. Best regards Heikki | ||
Satipe (satipe) 5-Doyen Username: satipe Post Number: 364 Registered: 4-2004 |
Regarding The Tams, the last original performing member Charles Pope has had to stop touring due to alzheimer's. | ||
JSmith (jsmith) 6-Zenith Username: jsmith Post Number: 5898 Registered: 4-2004 |
The Hesitations are still playing gigs ...but there's only one original guy (lead singer Art) still in the group. | ||
DLM (dlm) 1-Arriviste Username: dlm Post Number: 36 Registered: 7-2010 |
Does anyone here at SDf knows what became of these groups? The Marvellos The Escorts Imperial Wonders The Facinations The Fuzz The Persuasions The Ballads The Controllers The Rose Brothers | ||
Kev-Lo (7273747576) 6-Zenith Username: 7273747576 Post Number: 3718 Registered: 4-2004 |
Hi This is Kev-Lo Hi DLM I believe the Persuasions are still around, Although I don't if they are the originals members, The Lead Singer of the Fuzz popped up here on the forum some time ago, The Escorts still perform from time to time. | ||
Heikki (heikki) 6-Zenith Username: heikki Post Number: 939 Registered: 4-2004 |
Hi! http://www.soulexpress.net/dee p110.htm#controllers Best regards Heikki | ||
ColtonThomas (soullegends) 6-Zenith Username: soullegends Post Number: 1303 Registered: 10-2008 |
regarding the Mad lads... Robert Phillips:passed away a few years ago Julius Green:moved to Amsterdam and still performs at bars & Blues Fests. William Brown:had a stroke a few years back and is unable to talk or do anything really. John Gary Williams: Is still living in the Memphis area and him and his brother Richard made a new lineup of Mad Lads (who tour if booked).. They did record a new album in the early 2000's when William Brown was still able to record and the album is amazingly good! however it's never been released as of yet. if you would like to check out the new lineup here's a pretty recent live video of them singing "Don't Have To Shop Around".. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =ukIxzysTY0Q | ||
Nosey (nosey) 6-Zenith Username: nosey Post Number: 2950 Registered: 4-2004 |
That was great! Thanks Colton. One Madlads fan, here! Saw them at the Uptown with another lead singer because John was in the army at that time. This is the lineup I saw... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1XmMYuYuBA&feature=related (Message edited by Nosey on July 21, 2010) (Message edited by Nosey on July 21, 2010) | ||
Satipe (satipe) 5-Doyen Username: satipe Post Number: 365 Registered: 4-2004 |
The Escorts have a website http://www.legendaryescorts.co m I spoke to Reggie last month and he is doing much better after having some major surgery. The Controllers still perform with LeNard, Reg and Ernest - I last spoke to LeNard a few months ago and he does DJ work. The Persuasions still perform but without Jerry Lawson who left the group a few years ago. Jayotis, Jimmy and Joe (Toubo died many years ago) still sing. Hope this helps. | ||
DLM (dlm) 1-Arriviste Username: dlm Post Number: 38 Registered: 7-2010 |
The Hollidays, 4 Hollidays, New Hollidays. I was trying to think of the group the Hollidays. I had contact with group leader James/Jimmy Holliday, he's currently lives in Jamaica. When I mentioned his stay his Chicago days, it was down-played, although Mr. Holliday did reveal later truths to the questions I had. I'll just leave it like that. | ||
julie713 (julie713) 1-Arriviste Username: julie713 Post Number: 1 Registered: 7-2010 |
The Persuasions: Lead singer Jerry Lawson has a new A Cappella group. "Jerry Lawson & Talk of The Town" Jerry released a self produced CD with these guys and he claims it to be the masterpiece of his entire A Cappella career. He & his group will be all over Network TV this November through December. You can learn more and hear more at www.jerrylawson.biz The remaining Persuasions are trying to carry on but it's like the Pips without Gladys or the Stones without Mick, Supremes without Diana?? | ||
M.O.M PHILLY MUSIC 09 (man_of_music) 6-Zenith Username: man_of_music Post Number: 1341 Registered: 11-2006 |
the Mad Lads are in BMORE on this sat night july 24 WITH JERRY BUTLER it's a virgil sonny ginyard show down there. buyer beware. | ||
DLM (dlm) 1-Arriviste Username: dlm Post Number: 40 Registered: 7-2010 |
Thank you Julie713 for Mr. Lawson's link. I remember the airing of the group with Rod Steward some time ago. Can someone help me with this question. Back in the early-mid 70's the group made a accapella lp I use to have. Can somebody tell me the name of the lp? It's been so long I forgotten the title of the groups lp. | ||
DLM (dlm) 1-Arriviste Username: dlm Post Number: 49 Registered: 7-2010 |
Thank you Heikki for posting and link: Jimmy Dobbins or Jimmy Robbins I never would have guessed this was the guy that recorded for Bob Lee, til I was browsing down the screen of the SE link. I seen him at SoulTrip USA - Chicago, of last year. Wow, this is mind-blowing. My favorite Bob Lee produced records have to be; As Jimmy Dobbins - I Can't Please You (Jerhart) The Kittens - Somebody New b/w Wait A Minute (Vick) Dave & Ray (Cadwell) - Wrong, Wrong, Wrong (Mica) Otis Bucsh - Can I Trust You? (VicK) Charles Ferren - A Girl Like You (Jerhart) The Major's - Say You'll Be Mine (Big Three) | ||
DLM (dlm) 2-Debutant Username: dlm Post Number: 53 Registered: 7-2010 |
Here is a link about SoulTrip USA-Chicago 2009 http://www.classicurbanharmony .net/chicago_soultrip_usa.htm (Message edited by DLM on July 25, 2010) (Message edited by DLM on July 25, 2010) (Message edited by DLM on July 25, 2010) | ||
DLM (dlm) 2-Debutant Username: dlm Post Number: 56 Registered: 7-2010 |
bump | ||
DLM (dlm) 2-Debutant Username: dlm Post Number: 70 Registered: 7-2010 |
Hey gang! Whatever became of.... Honey and the Bees The Whatnots The Astors Black Ivory Harold Melvin's Bluenotes The Soul children Brenda & the Browns The Ovations Chairmen Of The Board The Voicemasters Friends Of Distinction The Floaters Enchantment | ||
Marc taylor (mellow_q) 6-Zenith Username: mellow_q Post Number: 586 Registered: 12-2004 |
The following acts still perform ... Chairmen of the Board http://www.chairmenoftheboard. com/ Black Ivory (they have a myspace page and I think they run it themselves) Harold Melvin's Blue Notes Enchantment Friends of Distinction The Floaters (I think) | ||
Heikki (heikki) 6-Zenith Username: heikki Post Number: 942 Registered: 4-2004 |
hi! http://www.soulexpress.net/sou lchildren.htm Best regards Heikki | ||
Kdubya (paladin) 6-Zenith Username: paladin Post Number: 6157 Registered: 5-2004 |
DLM, I think you may be referring to this classic , I have the vinyl around here somewhere, an outstanding piece of acapella work. After this albums release I saw them at The Auditorium theatre and they brought the house down. Its funny because I clearly remember wearing a long velvet coat and platform shoes.......sheesh ! The next show I went to featured another seemingly forgotten group : The Chambers Brothers.....who were outstanding vocalists as well....  | ||
GEETEE(HPK) (geeteehpk) 6-Zenith Username: geeteehpk Post Number: 4894 Registered: 9-2004 |
DLM, I would suggest you do a Google search first,and type in to see if any of these groups have official websites,or try Wikipedia. If you still can not find any info on those two sites,then I'm sure someone here on the forum can help. | ||
DLM (dlm) 2-Debutant Username: dlm Post Number: 80 Registered: 7-2010 |
Kdubya, thank for the scan. I just couldn't think of the title of the Persuations LP, the thought kept coming and going of the LP'S name is all. | ||
DLM (dlm) 2-Debutant Username: dlm Post Number: 81 Registered: 7-2010 |
GeeTee, I do use google. Google does have good info on what people wants to learn, of what is popular, which is easy to do-which is not a bad thing. I like to go deeper on info. When you got potatoes on a plate, but where is the meat that's served to go with it? No hard feelings, GeeTee. (Message edited by DLM on July 29, 2010) (Message edited by DLM on July 29, 2010) | ||
GEETEE(HPK) (geeteehpk) 6-Zenith Username: geeteehpk Post Number: 4906 Registered: 9-2004 |
None taken DLM. As I posted yesterday, I use both Google,Wikipedia,and I'll also see if a artist has a actual website,before posting. (just food for thought)  |
