The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Friday 2 February 2018

The Singers: Andre Williams

Zephire Andre Williams (born November 1, 1936)


R&B Musician, Producer and Singer/Songwriter, Andre Williams is listed as one of the earliest Artist to use a Rap/Hip Hop vocal style during the 1950's. He wrote for Stevie Wonder and his songs has been done by Ike and Tina Turner, The Five Du-Tones and others. He also produced Ike Turner and managed Edwin Star. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Greasy Chicken, Bacon Fat (1957) and Cadillac Jack (1966)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andre_Williams
Background information
Birth Name: Zephire Andre Williams
Born: Nov. 01, 1936
Origin: Bessemer, Alabama, US
Years active: 1950's - present
Label: Fortune Records, Miracle Records, Avin Records, Ric-Tic Label, Checker, Bloodshot Records

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