lundi 13 juillet 2026
Mass Production - The Complete Discography (1976-83)
Mass Production is an American funk/disco musical group, best known for their 1979 hit, "Firecracker." Based in Norfolk, Virginia, the ten-piece group had a series of minor R&B hits in the late 1970s and early 1980s. "Firecracker" is commonly misattributed to the similarly named (and sonically/stylistically similar) band Brass Construction.
The band consisted of Kevin "D'No" Douglas (bass and vocals), James "Otiste" Drumgole (trumpet, flugelhorn, clarinet, flute, piccolo and vocals), Agnes "Tiny" Kelly (lead vocals, vocoder; later replaced by Dee (DeeDee) Henderson), George Jefferson (trombone), Larry Marshall (lead vocals, triangle, percussion and xylophone[1]), Gregory “Sagittarius” McCoy (saxophone, tuba, bassoon and kazoo), Emmanuel Redding (percussion, kettle drums and marimba), Ricardo Williams (lead vocals, drums, percussion), Tyrone Williams (keyboards), Rodney Phelps (lead guitar, keyboards) and LeCoy Bryant (rhythm guitar, vocals).[2] Phelps left the band prior to the recording of their 1980 Massterpiece album, leaving Bryant to handle all guitar duties. Phelps was later replaced by Dan Harris (lead guitar). Harris toured with the group as a freelance guitarist for a couple of years, then left the band to work as a recording session musician.[3] The band would soon expand back to ten, with Samuel Williams joining on drums in the early 1980s, allowing Ricardo Williams to concentrate more on vocals.
In addition to "Firecracker," which hit number four on the R&B chart in the late summer of 1979, other hits by the band include "Cosmic Lust", "Groove Me", “Shanté” and "Turn Up the Music." The group stayed together for several more years, scoring a string of small hits, before deciding to disband in 1983. At that time, the group’s popularity was such that they were the only people who knew they had disbanded.
Mass Production has recently reunited with the mostly original lineup, is in the process of recording new material, and has been playing live shows since 2017.
dimanche 12 juillet 2026
Wynd Chymes (1982) Arrival (PTG 2010)
samedi 11 juillet 2026
What’s Happening!! The Chariot Records Story (2026)
Two CDs. A comprehensive retrospective of Baltimore's mid-'60s/early-'70s label, Chariot Records. Features the complete Chariot discography on 2 CDs for the first time, including 5 previously unissued tracks. Collection showcases the complete recorded output of Coyote and Baltimore favorites Bob Brady And The Con Chords, alongside recordings by Pen Lucy and Gus Johnson with Hope. Liner notes by former Chariot owner and producer Brent Gordon. The 1960s were exhilarating times for the music business. Independent labels across the United States were creating overnight sensations almost daily. Creative hubs like Detroit, Memphis, Chicago, and Los Angeles were shaping and defining the sounds of tomorrow-today. Among these vibrant scenes was Baltimore, Maryland-home to Chariot Records, a label that delivered a deeply soulful strain of R&B unlike anything else in the country. Omnivore Recordings, the award-winning reissue label, is proud to announce the acquisition of Chariot Records. Founded in the mid-1960s by three record promotion men, the label enjoyed a brief but impactful run from 1966 to 1972, primarily releasing singles that captured the spirit of the era. What's Happening!! The Chariot Records Story is the first official chronicle of the label's recorded legacy.
vendredi 10 juillet 2026
Kid Creole And The Coconuts - The Complete Discography
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