The Blackbyrds is an American rhythm and blues and jazz-funk - TopicsExpress



          

The Blackbyrds is an American rhythm and blues and jazz-funk fusion group, formed in Washington, D.C., in 1973 and reformed in 2012 by Keith Killgo. The group was inspired by trumpeter Donald Byrd and featured some of his Howard University students: Kevin Toney (keyboards), Keith Killgo (vocals, drums), Joe Hall (bass guitar), Allan C. Barnes (saxophone, clarinet), and Barney Perry (guitar). Orville Saunders (guitar), and Jay Jones (flute, saxophone) joined later. They signed to Fantasy Records in 1973 and are best known for their 1975 hit Walking in Rhythm, which received a Grammy nomination, sold over one million copies by May 1975, and was awarded a gold disc.
Posted on: Thu, 04 Sep 2014 21:25:19 +0000

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