by Ady Crampton | Oct 26, 2020 | Interviews with the stars, Interviews with the stars
You know that thing where you double-dare a school friend into entering a beauty pageant, win it and soon wish you hadn’t? Former Miss New York State Linda Clifford began singing professionally at just 4 years old. She appeared on TV and in blockbuster films...
by Ady Crampton | Oct 23, 2020 | Interviews with the stars, Interviews with the stars
Born into a musical family, Canadian born Eric performed with groups The Pharoes and The Soul Searchers before relocating to New York and embarking on a solo career that took him to a variety of platforms including Stax, Motown and Columbia. An all-round performer,...
by Ady Crampton | Oct 6, 2020 | Interviews with the stars, Interviews with the stars
What were you doing aged 6? Mashelle (Shelly) Clark was already a professional entertainer appearing in the Broadway hit ‘House Of Flowers’ and also touring with Cab Calloway in the Cotton Club Revue. She secured a recording contract with Columbia...
by Ady Crampton | Sep 18, 2020 | Interviews with the stars, Interviews with the stars
Discovered at a talent show singing with Detroit girl group The Donays, Yvonee was offered a solo contract at Correc-Tone when the group disbanded and created the northern soul anthem Just Like You Did Me. Shortly after she was recruited to replace Saundra Edwards in...
by Ady Crampton | Aug 27, 2020 | Interviews with the stars, Interviews with the stars
In the annals of R&B history, the Whispers have earned a solid and memorable position as one of the world’s longest-running vocals groups. Celebrating over 50 years in the industry, they are the cream of soul, embellishing smooth ballads and upbeat dance...
by Ady Crampton | Jun 22, 2020 | Interviews with the stars, Interviews with the stars
Sunday Williams’ northern soul 45 ‘Ain’t Got No Problems’ was local label AlTeen’s biggest success. It was soon picked up by Chess records, although not enough to prevent the stuggling AlTeen label from folding. Sunday continued to work...