Biography
An R&B vocal group from Detroit, Michigan, USA, comprising Fred Bridges, Richard Knight, and Robert Eaton. Knight, who possessed a sweet, smooth voice, and Bridges, who had a rougher-hewn voice, tended to share the leads equally, and the group became known for their sweet vocal harmonies and romantic sound. The trio was originally a writing and producing act working with a Detroit label. In 1967, Chicago producer Ric Williams came to Detroit looking for songwriting talent for his recording artists, namely Ruby Andrews, Candace Love and Chuck Bernard. Williams immediately recruited Bridges, Knight and Eaton, who subsequently wrote, arranged, and produced many of Ruby Andrews’ best hits, notably ‘You Made A Believer (Out Of Me)’. The Brothers Of Soul first recorded on their own in 1967 as the Creations, but after changing their name the following year, they made their first impact with the Bridges-led ‘Hurry Don’t Linger’ on...
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