The Manhattans
- MatchThe Manhattans
- 100%The Stylistics
- 81%The Intruders
- 75%Blue Magic
- 71%The Chi-Lites
- 71%The O'Jays
- 61%The Dramatics
- 53%The Main Ingredient
- 52%The Dells
- 52%The Spinners
- 51%Lou Rawls
Biography
Formed in 1962 in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA, about 10 miles south of New York Citys borough of Manhattan, this enduring soul group enjoyed its greatest success during the 70s. The original members were lead vocalist George Smith, bass singer Winfred Blue Lovett (16 November 1943), tenor Edward Bivins (b. 15 January 1942), tenor Kenneth Kelley (b. 9 January 1943) and baritone Richard Taylor (b. 1940, d. 7 December 1987). Specializing in smooth ballads, the group recorded... Read more