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Artist: The Knights
The Knights were another of writer and producer Gary Usher's studio concoctions formed to take advantage of the hot rod and surf boom of the early to mid-'60s. Using the veteran L.A. session players loosely known as the Wrecking Crew, and often featuring the vocals of Chuck Girard, Usher churned out countless themed albums under different group... [+] Read More
Artist: The Knights
Artist: Gladys Knight
One of the great soul singers, Gladys Knight was a performer from her childhood years, forming the Pips with her brother Merald and a couple cousins. They made the Top Ten in 1961 with the heavily doo wop-influenced "Every Beat of My Heart," and recorded some fine, nowadays overlooked, pop-soul sides for the Fury and Maxx labels in the early and... [+] Read More
Artist: Jordan Knight
As a frequent lead vocalist for late-'80s teen pop sensation New Kids on the Block, Jordan Knight lent his sweet falsetto to such Top Ten hits as "You Got It (The Right Stuff)," "I'll Be Loving You (Forever)," and "Cover Girl." Additionally, Knight added backing vocals and his nascent production skills to records by the likes of Tommy Page and... [+] Read More
Artist: Barron Knights
The Barron Knights are a five-piece musical comedy group formed in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England, in 1960. Members are Duke D'Mond (born Richard Palmer, February 25, 1945, Dunstable, Bedfordshire; vocals, guitar), Peter "P'nut" Langford (born April 10, 1943, Durham; vocals, guitar), Butch Baker (born Leslie John Baker, July 16, 1941,... [+] Read More
Artist: Jerry Knight
Bassist Jerry Knight was a founding member of Raydio and remained with them until 1980. Knight had previously played with Bill Withers before being invited by Ray Parker, Jr. to join Raydio. It was Knight's lead vocal on the gorup's first hit "Jack and Jill." Knight left for a solo deal with A&M in 1980. But while "Overnight Sensation" and... [+] Read More
Artist: Knight Soul
With a new Korg in hand, Knight Soul has a new found passion for learning and creating music. Being both emotional and poetic, he begins learning his new instrument cold. But passion coupled with a good ear for sound has helped him create music right from the start. As Knight Soul continues to harness the 'understanding' and possibilities of... [+] Read More
Artist: Chris Knight
Chris Knight is a singer/songwriter from the tiny mining town of Slaughters, KY, whose self-titled debut album invited comparisons to Steve Earle and John Prine. Knight started on his musical journey at just three years old when he requested a plastic guitar for Christmas. At 15, he became more serious when he began teaching himself dozens of... [+] Read More
Artist: Beverley Knight
Neo-soul diva Beverley Knight channeled the sound and spirit of classic R&B to emerge as one of Britain's biggest new pop stars of the '90s. Born Beverley Anne Smith to Jamaican parents in Wolverhampton, England, on March 22, 1973, she grew up in a strict Pentecostal environment and sang in her church choir throughout adolescence. Raised on a... [+] Read More
Artist: Urban Knights
The smooth jazz all-star collective Urban Knights features pianist Ramsey Lewis as its constant member. Sometime Urban Knights include Grover Washington Jr., Maurice White, the Emotions, Najee, Dave Koz, Fareed Haque, and Earl Klugh. Lewis united the various Knights for outings like 1995's self-titled debut, 1997's Urban Knights II, and 2000's... [+] Read More
Artist: Tropical Knights
Artist: Dale Knight
Rock/Pop/Psychedelic is the best way to describe my music. I like the Beatles, Primal Scream ect ect...I write all my tunes and record them in my room.I also play and gig with NorthernRain, a Newcastle band [+] Read More
Artist: The Saturday Knights
The Saturday Knights are a culmination of three freaks, a jaw-jacking combination of performing personalities: Storyteller and entertainer Tilson, who can tickle any lady's funny bone; low-income yarn spinner and urban graffiti poet Barfly; and pumped up by the big beats and psychedelic turntable-art of DJ Suspence.Seattle's "punk rock-power... [+] Read More
Artist: Richie Knight
Richie Knight (aka Richie Hubbard) released one successful single, "Charlena," in 1963 with his band the Mid-Knights. He also had a brief solo career in the mid-'60s. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: Peter Knight
Knight is a Celtic musician who plays mandolin, banjo, and fiddle. He was a member of Steeleye Span in the '60s. ~ Chip Renner, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: The Four Knights
Best-known for their smooth pop ballad recordings, the Four Knights were equally at home lending their polished vocal harmonies to gospel songs as well. The group's career spanned almost two decades, from the early '40s through the early '60s, including a substantial amount of recordings, with over 40 commercial singles and three LPs to their... [+] Read More
Artist: Boobie Knight
Funk bandleader Boobie Knight specialized in a heavy, psychedelic-tinged, guitar-centered brand of groove, something along the lines of the proverbial stoned soul picnic. Dubbing his first outfit the Soulciety, Knight landed a deal with RCA and recorded the album Soul Ain't No New Thing in 1972; it included jam-oriented tracks like "King of the... [+] Read More
Artist: Oliver Knight
When one is the son of Lal Waterson, it's a good chance that music will be your vocation. For Oliver Knight, it was no different. Raised on the "folk commune" in Hull, England, Knight took up playing guitar at the age of 13. As his mother performed with various relatives in different folk groups, Knight grew to love the blues and rock and... [+] Read More
Artist: Jeff Knight
Jeff Knight was born in El Paso but raised in the Allegheny Mountains region of Central Pennsylvania. Influenced by Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, John Prine and Paul Simon, Knight began performing around his hometown and later joined a touring band. He honed his music while working as a truck driver and signed a contract with the Music of the... [+] Read More
Artist: Jedi Knights
One of the more endearing pseudonyms of Global Communication's Tom Middleton and Mark Pritchard, Jedi Knights spearheaded Britain's electro revival of 1994-95 with the single "May the Funk Be with You." Resembling nothing so much as a fusion of electro-funk with the cantina band from Star Wars, Jedi Knights also released a rare GC-related... [+] Read More
Artist: Cool Knights
The Cool Knights are one of Lusaka's most popular hotel bands, performing on special "Rumba Nights" and also doing covers of popular soukous hits, as well as original material. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: Jack Knight
Previously known for composing and producing hits for the likes of Monifah, BLACKstreet and Total, urban singer/songwriter Jack Knight issued his debut solo LP Gypsy Blues in mid-1999. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: Terry Knight
Recording engineer Terry Knight, not to be mistaken for the former producer of Grand Funk Railroad and Bloodrock, has been involved with projects including classical music and traditional gospel. ~ Eugene Chadbourne, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: Frederick Knight
Frederick Knight's catchy "I've Been Lonely for So Long" was a sizable R&B hit on Stax in 1972, and he wrote and produced Anita Ward's across-the-board smash "Ring My Bell" in 1979. Knight cut his own "I've Been Lonely for So Long" in Birmingham, Alabama with a seasoned southern soul crew behind him, and hit again in 1975 with "I Betcha Didn't... [+] Read More
Artist: Robert Knight
Robert Knight made one of the greatest uptempo romantic tunes of the late '60s, the majestic "Everlasting Love" in 1967. Although it is now an acknowledged classic, the song only reached number 14 on the R&B charts, and actually did better on the pop side (number 13). Knight, a Franklin, TN-native, sang with the Paramounts before joining Dot in... [+] Read More
