Died On This Date (April 9, 2009) Randy Cain / The Delfonics
themusicsover Randy Cain (Born Rudy Cain)
May 2, 1945 – April 9, 2009
As one of the Delfonics, Randy Cain helped put Philly soul on the map back in the mid-1960s. The group, originally called the Four Gents formed while Cain was still in high school. The vocal group went on to record some of the era’s most memorable songs including “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind),” and “La La (Means I Love You).” Both of which found new audiences when they were prominently featured in Quentin Tarantino’s Jackie Brown. The Delfonics’ songs are favored by many of today’s Hip Hop artists including Nas, the Nortorious B.I.G., and Missy Elliott. Cain left the group in 1971 but returned for a reunion in the mid 80s. He later sued the group and their label for back royalties. Cain’s lifeless body was found in his home. Cause of death is not known. He was 63.
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