The Blackbyrds
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1973 in Washington, D.C., United States
- Active: 1973 - present
Biography
The Blackbyrds are an American jazz-funk group formed in 1973 in Washington, D.C. from Howard University students assembled by their teacher *Donald Byrd*, who mentored and produced them without being a member. The core of Kevin Toney, Keith Killgo, Joe Hall, Allan Barnes and Barney Perry scored hits including 'Walking in Rhythm' and 'Rock Creek Park' for #Fantasy Records#, and the band reformed in 2012.
The Blackbyrds Discography
- Flying Start (1974) - Album - rated 3.7/5
- The Blackbyrds (1974) - Album - rated 3.65/5
- City Life (1975) - Album - rated 3.71/5
Members
- Kevin Toney - keyboards, vocals (1973–1980)
- Keith Killgo - drums, vocals (1973–1981; 2012–Present)
- Joe Hall - bass, vocals (1973–1981; 2012–Present)
- Allan Barnes - saxophone, clarinet, flute (1973–1974)
- Barney Perry - guitar (1973–1975)
- Perk Jacobs - percussion (1973–1975)
- Orville Saunders - guitar, vocals (1974–1981; 2012–Present)
- Stephen Johnson - saxophone (1975–1977)