Tuesday, October 26th, 2010
In this installment of Old Soul, I am featuring a powerhouse soul group who was a cornerstone of the Gamble & Huff/Philadelphia International reign throughout the 70s. This group was one of the tightest and most relevant soul acts of the 70s, and they had the success, the moves, and the sounds to prove it. They are none other than the fabulous O'Jays.
The O'Jays' story begins in late 50s in Canton, Ohio. Founding members Eddie Levert and Walter Williams teamed up with 3 of their fellow Canton McKinley High School mates (William Powell, Bobby Massey and Bill Isles) in ...
In this installment of Old Soul, I am featuring a powerhouse soul group who was a cornerstone of the Gamble & Huff/Philadelphia International reign throughout the 70s. This group was one of the tightest and most relevant soul acts of the 70s, and they had the success, the moves, and the sounds to prove it. They are none other than the fabulous O'Jays.
The O'Jays' story begins in late 50s in Canton, Ohio. Founding members Eddie Levert and Walter Williams teamed up with 3 of their fellow Canton McKinley High School mates (William Powell, Bobby Massey and Bill Isles) in ...