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The Winstons

 
Artist: The Winstons
 
  • Genres: Rhythm & Blues
  • Representative Albums: "The Winstons Greatest Hits," "The Winstons," "Special Occasions, Vol. 2"

Biography

A Washington, D.C.-based soul act led by Richard Spencer, the Winstons signed to Curtom in early 1968 and lasted there for one single, the rousing "Need a Replacement." They had a sound that was somewhat similar to the Impressions, but were unfortunate enough to have signed with Curtom before the label had national distribution, and the single never got the play it should have. A year after leaving Curtom, they hit for the Metromedia label with a huge single called "Color Him Father," which became a Top Ten R&B and pop hit, just missing number one on the R&B list, and also earned a Grammy for Best R&B Song. It was both a great tribute number and outstanding lead vocal from Richard Spencer, along with Ray Maritano, Quincy Mattison, Phil Tolotta, Sonny Peckrol, and G.C. Coleman. Mattison and Coleman were veterans of Otis Redding's band. The Winstons eventually toured as the backup band for the Impressions, but never again made any noise on the charts. ~ Ron Wynn & Bruce Eder, All Music Guide
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The Winstons is a 1960s funk and soul music outfit, based in Washington, D.C., who are most notable for recording a track called "Amen, Brother" (a B-side to the single "Color Him Father" recorded in 1969). "Amen, Brother" is probably the most sampled record of all time.[citation needed] Midway through the track there is a drum solo which has been sampled and used in thousands of hip-hop, pop, drum and bass and jungle tracks.[citation needed] This beat is known as the "Amen break", after the song. Their famous Amen break can be heard in thousands of songs, for example "Straight Outta Compton" by N.W.A.

The "Color Him Father" disc sold over one million copies, and received a gold record awarded by the Recording Industry Association of America on 24 July 1969.[1]

The Winstons line-up included:[1]

The Winstons toured as backup for The Impressions.[1]

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References

  1. ^ a b c Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p. 270. ISBN 0-214-20512-6. 

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