Whilst doing some research a learned colleague (thanks Soren!) sent me some links to get me going…
So.. for those that aren’t au fait either…
– 1944 – Born – Booby Dwayne Womack
– early 50’s – Bobby and his siblings: Cecil, Curtis, Harry and Friendly Jnr formed gospel quintet The Womack Brothers.
– 1953 – opened a show for the Soul-Stirrers and befriended lead singer Sam Cooke, who subsequently signed them to his SAR label
-1960/61 – made some gospel recordings but Cooke convinced them R& B was the way forward .. and they were re-named – The Valentinos … and one of their first recordings was this… oh yes it was!!
Bobby Womack – The Bravest Man In The Universe out in June 2012 on XL / Rhythmethod
Producers: – Gorillaz leader Damon Albarn and XL Records boss Richard Russell
First taste HERE
