New BirthFormed: 1963Styles: Funk, Disco, Quiet Storm, Smooth Soul, SoulGroup Members: James Baker, Tony Churchill, Charlie Hearndon, Robert Jackson, Austin Lander, Carl McDaniel, Robin Russell, Leroy Taylor, Londie Wiggins, Leslie Wilson, Melvin Wilson, Anne Bogan, James BakerBiography:Formed by Tony Churchill and music-industry veteran Harvey Fuqua,
New Birth was originally named the Nite-Liters. As the Nite-Liters, they enjoyed chart action with three R&B hits: "K-Jee," "Afro-Strut," and "Pull Together." Of the three, "K-Jee" was the most successful, peaking at number 17 during a 13-week run.The roots of the band lie with Leslie and Melvin Wilson, who were gospel singers living in...
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