In the collection
3 records
Played with
MFSB
2 records together
Lou Rawls
2 records together
Billy Paul
2 records together
Kenneth Gamble
2 records together
Elvis Presley
1 record together
The Jacksons
1 record together
Wild Cherry
1 record together
Boston
1 record together
Leon Haywood
1 record together
Paul Vincent
1 record together
Teddy Pendergrass
1 record together
Robert Parissi
1 record together
About
Born 8 April 1942 in Camden, New Jersey, USA
Pioneering songwriter, producer and keyboardist who, along with Kenneth Gamble, formed R&B label Philadelphia International Records (PIR) in 1971 and created the “Philly Sound” characterized by artists such as The O’Jays, Billy Paul, Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes, The Three Degrees, The Jones Girls and PIR’s house band MFSB (Mother, Father, Sister, Brother) to name a few.
Along with Gamble and legendary songwriter Thom Bell from the PIR stable formed Mighty Three Publishing.
Released a solo album “Here To Create Music” in 1980. Continues to write music with Kenneth Gamble.
Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2008 (Non-Performer).