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Belle, Regina (1963-?)
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…Tags Music -
Kipps, Charles (?-?)
Charles Kipps was a songwriter, author, and screenwriter. Some of his work includes Exiled: A Law & Order Movie, his books The Conor Bard Mysteries, and McCoy-Kipps Production Inc. -
McCoy, Van Allen Clinton (1940-1979)
Van Allen Clinton McCoy was a record producer, songwriter, and singer. In high school, he formed a group named Starlighters with his older brother and two friends recording "The Birdland" in 1956. He created a recording company in Philadelphia, Rockin' Records. He worked with…Tags Music -
Isley, O'Kelly "Kelly", Jr. (1937-1986)
O'Kelly "Kelly" Isley was a singer and songwriter. He was a founding member of the Isley Brothers. His career began in 1954 and lasted until he died in 1986.Tags Music -
Isley, Ronald (1941-?)
Ronald Isley was a singer and songwriter. Ronald was a founding member of the Isley Brothers. He was the longest-standing member of the group. He worked with numerous artists including Warren G, Tupac, Rod Stewart, R. Kelly, and UGK. He married Margret Tinsley in 1960. He had a…Tags Music -
Hendrix, James Marshall "Jimi" (1942-1970)
Jimi Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix, November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was a singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose revolutionary approach to the electric guitar permanently reshaped modern music. While Hendrix would later become an international icon, some of the…Tags Music -
Isley, Marvin (1953-2010)
Marvin Isley was a musician, singer, and songwriter. He grew up in Englewood and attended Dwight Morrow. He graduated from C.W. Post College with a music degree. In 1971 he began playing with his older brothers who formed the Isley Brothers group. He became an official member in…Tags Music -
Isley, Ernie (1952-?)
Ernest Isley is a musician, singer, and songwriter. He grew up in Englewood, attending Dwight Morrow. He took inspiration from Jimi Hendrix who lived with the Isley family from 1963 to 1965. His older brothers formed the Isley Brothers and he joined the group officially in 1973,…Tags Music -
Brown, Curtis "Grandmaster Caz" (1960-?)
Curtis "Grandmaster Caz" Brown is an American hip-hop and rap artist. He is also a songwriter and DJ. He was a member of the group The Cold Crush Brothers from 1979 to the mid-1980s. Brown also went under the name "Casanova Fly" as he formed one of the first DJ crews, "Might…Tags Music -
Williams, Eric Jay (?-?)
Eric Jay Williams is a singer and songwriter. He was born in Englewood and attended Dwight Morrow High School. He began collaborating with legendary Hip-Hop DJ and producer Marley Marl. Williams was a pioneer of blending R&B with rap singing while on tour as part of the R&B…Tags Music