Musicians
The Resume
(1974-1979)
Born in The Bronx, New York
Stony Browder, Jr. (Guitar, Piano)
August Darnell (Bass)
Corey Daye (Vocals)
Andy Hernandez (Vibraphone)
Mickey Sevilla (Percussion)
Songs included 'Cherchez la Femme' and 'Sunshower'
Why they might be annoying
The band hailed from the Bronx, but took their name from a town in Georgia.
Then-manager Tommy Mottola was name-checked in the tune 'Cherchez la Femme.'
Acts such as Ghostface Killah and A Tribe Called Quest have sampled their tracks.
The group fractured when brothers August and Stony had a falling out.
Why they might not be annoying
Influenced by Cab Calloway, their sound was a blend of swing, jump blues, and disco.
They won praise for their witty lyrics and Corey's breezy vocals.
They scored several number ones on the Dance chart.
August and Andy later formed Kid Creole and the Coconuts.
Credit: Black Chic
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For 2009, as of last week, Out of 26 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
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