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Gerald Alston inherited some big soul shoes and filled them admirably for 17 years The nephew of gospel great Johnny Fields and the son of Rev JB Alston, the North Carolina-born singer learned his trade in the church
A contemporary soul singer whose smooth yet robust vocals brought energy and emotion to even his most serene recordings, Gerald LeVert grew up in the shadows of his father, Eddie LeVert, Sr
Guitarist/songwriter/producer/singer/arranger/director Gerald Sims is a key figure in Chicago soul history, singing lead on and writing the Daylighters’ “Cool Breeze” and “Oh What a Way to Be Loved,” Gene Chandler’s “Here Come the Tears,” and co-writing with producer Carl Davis Mary Wells’ post-Motown hit “Dear Lover” (number six R&B in early 1966) and Jackie Wilson’s “Since You Showed Me How to Be Happy” (Sims/Gary Jackson/Floyd Smith)
While Geraldine Hunt’s name rarely pops up in conversations, the talented singer, writer, and producer born Geraldine Milligan in St Louis, MO February 10, 1945, haven’t given up the fight for fame, money and universal recognition
Songwriter/choral director/arranger Gabriel Hardeman co-wrote Stephanie Mills’ 1987 number one R&B hit “I Feel Good All Over” with his wife Annette Hardeman and headed Birthright Records gospel act the Gabriel Hardeman Delegation who’s best known for “Feels Like Fire
Geri King dedicated the majority of her life to singing, launching her solo career in the late ’90s Her singing career began at age 12 when she joined the St Charles Borromeo Choir of New York
New Orleans-born Gerri Hall started out in music during the 1950s singing with Huey “Piano” Smith & the Clowns, and appeared on the original recording of “Rockin’ Pneumonia” on Ace Records
Tenor saxophonist Gerry Gibson seems to have pledged allegiance to Buddy Guy during his career, starting out with a striking series of recordings blues guitarist Guy began making in the late ’50s and early ’60s
Self-described “poster addict” Gerry Long was born in Detroit in 1950, and while in high school he played guitar in a band called the Sweet Wine which also featured his younger brother Ken on drums, appearing at countless local sock hops, battles of the bands and recreation centers
Vocalist Gerry Woo signed with Polydor in 1988, and issued one LP, Listen to My Heart Beat Though his family was from the Philippines, Woo grew up in Detroit under the spell of Motown