The Persuasions

Genres:	Acappella, Christian & Gospel, Vocals
Decades Active:	1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
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Biography

Formed in the Bedford-Stuyvesant area of New York City, this talented vocal group has continued the a cappella tradition despite prevalent trends elsewhere. Jerry Lawson (23 January 1944, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; lead), Joseph "Jesse" Russell (b. 25 September 1939, Henderson, North Carolina, USA; second tenor), Little Jayotis Washington (b. 12 May 1941, Detroit, Michigan, USA; tenor), Herbert "Toubo" Rhoad (b. 1 October 1944, Bamberg, South Carolina, USA, d. 8 December 1988, USA; baritone) and Jimmy "Bro' Hayes (b. 12 November 1943, Hopewell, Virginia, USA; bass) first started singing together in 1962. Having recorded for Minit Records, the Persuasions gained prominence four years later with Acappella, a part live/part studio album released on Frank Zappa's Straight label. Their unadorned voices were later heard on several superb collections, including Street Corner Symphony and Chirpin", while the group also supplied harmonies for artists such as Liza...

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