Formed: 1966 in Detroit, Mi
Active: '60s, '70s, '80s
Major Members: Freddie Gorman, Walter Gaines, Hank Dixon, C.P. Spencer, Ty Hunter
Representative Albums: Motown Superstar Series, Vol. 10, The Very Best of the Originals, Portrait of the Originals
Representative Songs: Baby, I'm for Real, The Bells, Down to Love Town
Major Styles: Soul , Disco , Urban , Motown , Early R&B
The Originals Often called "Motown's best-kept secret," the Originals scored only a handful of chart hits during their lengthy career, most notably the powerful 1969 ballad "Baby I'm for Real," but their behind-the-scenes contributions as songwriters and backing vocalists cement their place in the label's enduring legacy. The Originals were led by singer Freddie Gorman, a Detroit native who in 1957 formed the Fideletones with longtime friend Brian Holland. After issuing "Pretty Girl" on Aladdin Records in 195 [ Read Entire Article...] Buy Top Selling The Originals DVDs View All
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