James "J.T." Taylor -  American singer and actor who achieved worldwide fame as the lead singer of Kool & the Gang between 1979 and 1988. Taylor joined Kool & the Gang in 1979, and remained with the group for 9 years.

Billy Griffin - American singer and songwriter. He is best known for replacing Smokey Robinson as lead singer of The Miracles in 1972. Stix Hooper - American drummer and founding member of The Crusaders. Bobby Byrd - American rhythm and blues, soul and funk singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, bandleader and talent scout, who played […]

Percy Mayfield - American Rhythm and blues singer with a smooth vocal style. He also was a songwriter, known for the songs "Please Send Me Someone to Love" and "Hit the Road Jack", the latter being a song first recorded by Ray Charles. Pat Metheney - American jazz guitarist and composer. He is the leader […]