Englewood Makes History

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  • George Washington Benson is a jazz musician. He grew up playing guitar and began recording at a young age. He performed for several years with Jack McDuff. His first album was "The New Boss Guitar." He also worked with McDuff to release“It’s Uptown” and “George Benson Cookbook.”…
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  • Gloria Wilson, more well-known as Gloria Lynne, was a jazz singer. She won first prize at the Apollo Theater Amateur Night at the age of 15. She became popular in the 1950s after the release of her first album in 1958, “Miss Gloria Lynne, and her television performance of…
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  • Regina Belle is a musician, singer, and songwriter. She is a native of Englewood. She began to develop her musical talent at the city’s Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Her musical talents were nurtured by the legendary Dwight Morrow music teacher and band leader, Joseph Daley. She…
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  • Shawn Cheatham, or "DJ Shawn" is a hip-hop artist. He joined Rock N' Gee. He grew up in Teaneck.
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  • John “Uncle Boogie” Grant, a Bronx native, has carved out a singular place in hip-hop history. In recent years, his contributions were formally recognized with a Hip Hop Legacy Award from the Hip Hop Hall of Fame, along with a Congressional Certificate of Recognition honoring…
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  • Reginald "Reggie" "Rock" Passley Jr. is a hip-hop artist. He is a founding member of the group Rock N' Gee. He married Lettitia D. Cureton in 1999. He lived in Englewood.
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  • Serius Jones born Saleem Bligen is a rapper. He was born in Englewood. He signed a deal with Disturbing tha Peace in 2006 for eighteen months. He is also known for his participation in rap battles. Jones won 12 consecutive rap battles at New York’s Monday Night Fight Klub. In…
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  • Larry "Love" McCain was a musician and member of the R&B group Today. He grew up in Englewood with the other members of the group.
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  • Wesley "Wes" Adams was a musician and member of the R&B group Today.
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  • Larry "Chief" Singletary was a musician. He was also a founding member of the R&B group Today. He grew up in Englewood with the other members of the group.
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