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Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
Biography
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
Formed
1954 in Philadelphia, PA

Years Active:
70s | 80s | 90s

 
Harold Melvin was one of the driving forces behind Philadelphia soul, leading his group the Blue Notes to the top of the charts during their stint on Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff's Philadelphia International label. Despite Melvin's billing out front, the Blue Notes' focal point was lead singer and onetime drummer Teddy Pendergrass, whose surging baritone graced the Blue Notes' recordings during their glory years of 1972-1975 and gave them a truly distinctive sound. ...
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Related Artists
Teddy Pendergrass The Dells

Influences
Ben E. King The Platters The Moonglows

Followers
Teddy Pendergrass

Performed Songs By
Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes (featuring Teddy Pendergrass) Otis Redding

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