Biography
Despite the fixation with funk rock in later decades, the racially-mixed Mother’s Finest has long been considered the greatest in this musical field. Led by vocalist Baby Jean (Joyce Kennedy) and originating from Atlanta, Georgia, USA, the band originally boasted the talents of Moses Mo (b. Gary Moore; guitar), Glenn ‘Doc’ Murdock (guitar/vocals), Mike Keck (keyboards), Wizzard (b. Jerry Seay; bass) and B.B. Queen (b. Barry Borden; drums). Formed in 1972, their music blends funk and rock with a metal edge, with Kennedy’s vocals ranging from the sensual to all-out attack. The band has never found great success in their homeland and only gained a cult following in Europe, although they were popular in Holland during the late 70s. During this period they also established a reputation as one of the finest support groups on the live circuit, opening for leading rock artists such as Aerosmith and Ted Nugent. In 1983, following...
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