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Friday 29 November 2019

Eddie Floyd

Edward Lee Floyd (born June 25, 1937)

Soul - R&B Singer and Songwriter, Eddie Floyd, founded The Falcons, which were forerunners to The Temptations and The Four Tops. He wrote songs at Stax Records for other Artists (Carla  Thomas, Wilson Pickett, Booker T & the MGs, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Rufus Thomas, Johnnie Taylor and others) during the 1960's and 1970's and also garnered a solo R&B number 1 hit. He continued on with a successful solo career. He remains active; please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Raise your hand (1967), Big Bird, I never found a girl (to love me like you do) and Knock on wood

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Floyd
Background information
Birth nameEdward Lee Floyd
BornJune 25, 1937(age 82)
Montgomery,Alabama, United States
GenresSouthern soulR&B,soul
Occupation(s)Songwriter, musician
Years active1956–present
LabelsStaxConcord
Associated actsThe FalconsBill Wyman's Rhythm Kings


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