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Town Sound Studios
Gloria E. A. Toote was a lawyer, entrepreneur, and recording executive whose most distinctive legacy is her creation of Town Sound Studios in Englewood, New Jersey, at 1 Dean Street, the site of the former Scheider's pharmacy, now a Starbucks. Town Sounds Studios was one of the…Tags Music -
McPhatter, Clyde Lensley (1932-1972)
Clyde McPhatter was an R&B singer in the 1950s and 1960s. He grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey moving to New York City. McPhatter was recruited by the group Billy Ward and his Dominoes. He eventually quit the group in 1953 and created the Drifters. During this time he also served… -
Bennett, Estelle (1941-2009)
Estelle Bennett was a singer and member of the Ronettes with her sister Veronica "Ronnie" Yvette Greenfield and her cousin Nedra Talley-Ross. They began singing at age fourteen. They eventually recorded a No. 1 hit song "Be My Baby" in 1963. The group broke up in 1967 and… -
Mizell, Alphonso "Fonce" (1943-2011)
Alphonso "Fonce" Mizell was a musician and record producer who worked with his brother Larry Mizell. The brothers grew up in Englewood and attended Dwight Morrow. He earned a degree in music from Howard University. In the late 1960s, he was a member of The Corporation the group… -
Williamson, Lisa "Sista Souljah" (1964-?)
Lisa Williamson is an author, rapper, and activist. She moved to Englewood when she was ten and attended Dwight Morrow High School. She won a scholarship and attended Cornell University's Advanced Summer Program. She attended Rutgers, graduating with a degree in American History… -
Mizelle, Cynthia "Cindy" Linn (?-?)
Cindy Linn Mizelle is a singer and songwriter. She was born in Englewood and went to Dwight Morrow High School. Her first big job as a background singer was with Sugar Hill Records. She has provided backup vocals for many singers including Billy Ocean, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey,… -
Mizell, Larry (1944-?)
Larry Mizell was a musician and record producer who worked with his brother Alphonso "Fonce" Mizell. The brothers grew up in Englewood and attended Dwight Morrow. Larry graduated from Howard University with a degree in engineering. The brothers started a company in California… -
Perren, Frederick "Freddie" James (1943-2004)
Freddie Perren was an American songwriter and record producer. He grew up in Englewood and attended Dwight Morrow High School. He graduated from Howard University in 1966. He became a part of The Corporation during its founding by Motown president Berry Gordy. He helped write…Tags Music -
Pickett, Wilson (1941-2006)
Wilson Pickett was a singer and songwriter and longtime resident of Englewood. He began his career in 1955 when he joined a gospel group named the Violinaries. He joined the Falcons in 1959 co-writing "I Found a Love." His first major solo record was "It's Too Late." By 1965 he… -
Vaughan, Sarah Lois (1924-1990)
Sarah Lois Vaughan was a singer and musician. She began her career in the 1940s touring with Earl Hines. She began a solo career in 1945. She eventually joined the Columbia record label. She joined the Mercury record label from 1954 to 1959. After that, she joined the Roulette…