Harold Melvin
USA
Born: 25 June 1939
Died: 24 March 1997
Years Active: 50, 60, 70, 80, 90
Genres: R&B, Electronic
Styles: Philly Soul, R&B/Soul, Smooth Soul, Soul, Quiet Storm, Hip-Hop/Urban, Doo Wop, Early R&B, Disco, Dance
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Harold Melvin was one of the driving forces behind Philadelphia soul, leading his group the Blue Notes to the top of the charts during their stint on Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff's Philadelphia International label. Despite Melvin's billing out front, the Blue Notes' focal point was lead singer and onetime drummer Teddy Pendergrass, whose surging baritone graced the Blue Notes' recordings during their glory years of 1972-1975 and gave them a truly distinctive sound. Their output ranged from sweeping, extended proto-disco dance tracks to silky, smo...
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