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Died On This Date (March 17, 1982) Samuel George / The Capitols

Posted by themusicsover on March 17, 2010

Samuel George
DOB Unknown – March 17, 1982

the-capitolsSamuel George was the lead singer and drummer for early ’60s soul vocal trio, the Capitols.  They were initially signed to Detroit’s Karen Records, and in 1963, they released their first single, “Dog and Cat.”  After the record failed to catch on, the group split up.  But in 1966, the group re-formed to record a song called “Cool Jerk” which was written to capitalize on a current Detroit dance craze.  Backed by Motown’s legendary house band, the Funk Brothers, the Capitols delivered a single that shot to #7 on the pop charts and #2 on the R&B charts.  The song remains a staple at oldies radio and has been covered by the likes of the Go-Go’s, Todd Rundgren and the Creation.  On March 17, 1982, Samuel George died of stab wounds suffered during a domestic dispute.

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Died On This Date (January 10, 1997) Kenny Pickett / The Creation

Posted by themusicsover on January 10, 2010

Kenny Pickett
September 3, 1947 – January 10, 1997

Kenny Pickett at front

Kenny Pickett was the lead singer of British mod band, the Creation.  With a sound and style similar to the Kinks and the Who, many have wondered why they were never more popular.  They had solid songwriting, a great vocalist and a guitarist who Pete Townshend once asked to join the Who.  At one point Ron Wood of the Rolling Stones was in the band.  Their “Making Time” is one of the greatest rock songs of the era.  Although they never really caught on in the UK or the US, they were pretty popular in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway. And the great independent label, Creation Records is said to be named after them.  Pickett suffered a fatal heart attack on January 10, 1997.

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