Willie Chambers
Willie Chambers | |
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| Born | March 3, 1938 Mississippi |
| Genres | Rock, gospel music, soul music, psychedelic rock, blues |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1961–present |
| Labels | Columbia |
Willie Chambers (born March 3, 1938) is a singer, guitarist, and former member of The Chambers Brothers, a rock band in the 1960s with hits "In The Midnight Hour", "I Can't Turn You Loose", and "Time Has Come Today".
Background
He was a founding member of The Chambers Brothers and stayed with them until their eventual breakup. He sang lead on one of their hits, a cover of Wilson Pickett's "In The Midnight Hour". He also co-wrote their biggest hit "Time Has Come Today" with his brother Joe. He would later work as a session musician.[1]
Recent activity
In 2006, he sat in with a group called Vince and the Invinceables at a benefit concert for Arthur Lee of the group Love.[2][3] More recently, he has become more active and has collaborated with artists such as Louis Metoyer,[4] and involved with the Artie Vegas Revue.[5] He has also been involved with Australian born artists such as Jessie Sparks and singer Stephen Rowe, appearing in his "Restless Soul" video.[6] He and his brother Joe Chambers, contributed to the song "Calendar Years" which featured on Sparks' EP.[7]
Appears on
- Stephen Rowe Restless Soul (Album) [8]
- Jessie Sparks Jessie Sparks (EP)[9]
- All Chambers Brothers recordings
Film and guest appearances
- Restless Soul (Video)
- The making of "Restless Soul" video
- South Central Gospel - Documentary - 2011 - Himself[10]
References
- ^ classicbands.com The Chambers Brothers
- ^ Mojo Music Review of the June 28, 2006 Arthur Lee Benefit Concert at the Whisky a Go Go
- ^ love.torbenskott.dk Whiskey-A-Go-Go, L.A.US June 28. 2006
- ^ http://www.americannonfiction.com The Artie Vegas Revue
- ^ Wax Politics Today In History THE TIME HAS COME TODAY
- ^ http://www.redrebelmusic.com Stephen Rowe
- ^ The INdependent Music Network ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Jessie Sparks
- ^ Stephen Rowe Website Music
- ^ BC Blog Critics Music Review: Jessie Sparks - Jessie Sparks EP
- ^ "South Central Gospel". Onos Productions. Archived from the original on April 13, 2016. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
External links
- http://www.kingcreoleproductions.com/You-Tube-Music-Portfolio.html
- "I Move Easy," written by TJ Tindall and sung by Willie Chambers
- Willie Chambers Interview NAMM Oral History Library (2020)
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