Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Active: 1954 - present
Biography
Philadelphia vocal group formed in 1954 by Harold Melvin and renamed from the Charlemagnes to the Blue Notes. Regional performers through the 1950s and 1960s, they became central to Philadelphia soul after Teddy Pendergrass became lead singer and they joined #Philadelphia International Records#, recording 'I Miss You', 'To Be True' and 'Wake Up Everybody'. Melvin led the group until a stroke ended his performing career in 1996, a year before his death, and the Blue Notes name continues with later lineups.
Genres
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes Discography
- I Miss You (1972) - Album - rated 3.8/5
- Black & Blue (1973) - Album - rated 3.73/5
- Wake Up Everybody (1975) - Album - rated 3.87/5
- To Be True (1975) - Album - rated 3.88/5
- The Ultimate Blue Notes (2001) - Compilation - rated 3.66/5
Members
- Harold Melvin - vocals (1954–1996)
- Teddy Pendergrass - lead vocals, drums (1970–1976)
- Bernard Wilson - vocals (1972–1977)
- Lawrence Brown - vocals (1972–1975)
- Jerry Cummings - vocals (1972–1980)
- Sharon Paige - vocals (1975–1980)
- David Ebo - lead vocals (1976–1981)
- Dwight Johnson - vocals (1980–1981)
- William Spratley - vocals (1980–1981)