Rotary Connection
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1966 in Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Active: 1966 - 1974
Biography
Chicago psychedelic soul group created in 1966 by Marshall Chess and arranger Charles Stepney for #Cadet Concept Records#. Rotary Connection put Minnie Riperton's voice inside orchestral, experimental arrangements across six albums, from 'Rotary Connection' to 'Hey, Love'. Best remembered for 'I Am the Black Gold of the Sun' and for launching Riperton toward a solo career, the group disbanded in 1974 and was later widely sampled and rediscovered.
Rotary Connection Discography
- Aladdin (1968) - Album - rated 3.57/5
- Rotary Connection (1968) - Album - rated 3.19/5
- Peace (1968) - Album - rated 3.28/5
- Songs (1969) - Album - rated 3.7/5
Members
- Charles Stepney - keyboards, vibraphone, arrangements (1966–1971)
- Minnie Riperton - vocals (1966–1971)
- Sidney Barnes - vocals (1966–1971)
- Judy Hauff - vocals (1966–1971)
- Bobby Simms - guitar, vocals (1966–1971)
- Mitch Aliotta - bass, vocals (1966–1971)
- Kenny Venegas - drums (1966–1971)