The Friends of Distinction
The Friends of Distinction
Artist Information
Genres: Soul, Quiet Storm, Pop-Soul, Sunshine Pop, Psychedelic Soul
Active: 60's, 70's
Formed: 1968 in Los Angeles, CA
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Chairmen of the Board, Edwin Hawkins, The 5th Dimension, R.B. Greaves, The Three Degrees, Freda Payne, The Originals, The Five Stairsteps, The Chi-Lites, The Delfonics, Tyrone Davis, Earth, Wind & Fire, Jim Brown, The Moments, Honey Cone, Rare Earth, Jackson Sisters
Followers
Eddie Hazel
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Biography
Founded by Harry Elston and Floyd Butler, the Friends of Distinction also comprised Jessica Cleaves and Barbara Jean Love (plus Charlene Gibson, who replaced Love during her pregnancy). Elston and Butler's involvement in music entailed several groups, including the Hi-Fi's, Ray Charles' backing band.
Discography
Release: May 24, 2005
Label: BMG Special Products
Release: October 24, 2000
Label: One Way, Rev-Ola
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