Shalamar
- MatchShalamar
- 100%The Whispers
- 84%Evelyn "Champagne" King
- 76%Loose Ends
- 73%Midnight Star
- 63%Alexander O'Neal
- 59%Dazz Band
- 58%S.O.S. Band
- 57%Change
- 57%Lakeside
- 57%Patrice Rushen
Biography
This act was created by Dick Griffey, booking agent for US televisions Soul Train show, and Simon Soussan, a veteran of UKs northern soul scene. The latter produced Uptown Festival, a medley of popular Motown Records favourites, which was issued on Griffeys Solar label. Although credited to Shalamar, the track featured session musicians, but its success inspired Griffey to create a performing group. Jody Watley (30 January 1959, Chicago, Illinois, USA),... Read more