George Olliver, John Finley, Roy Kenner, Shawne Jackson, and Jay Jackson . . . performing live on one stage, for one memorable evening of first class entertainment. This is your opportunity to once again join old friends for an incredible evening of Music and Dancing with not one but FIVE of Toronto’s legendary R&B singers . . hosted by Dean McTaggart & The Alpha Beats: Bernie LaBarge - Mike Sloski - Tom Griffiths - Gabor Szepesi - Steve Kennedy . . . . You can put your dancing shoes on or simply sit back and enjoy the first class entertainment . . These legendary performers helped create the “Toronto sound”. . Last year’s reunion dance sold out early . . Don’t miss this historic 60’s R&B Reunion . . Order your tickets today . . . Visit OLD BRAMPTON BANDS on FACEBOOK for photos and more details . . or . . E-mail us at OldBramptonBands@yahoo.ca ............
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Toronto Sound
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Musicians typically played in two areas of Toronto. The first was Yorkville, now an upscale shopping district, but then a centre for entertainment. Coffeehouses expanded into live venues as listed below. The second area was Yonge Street between King St. and Bloor.The Toronto Sound is the characteristic R&B sound from the years 1964–69 which was a major progenitor of American Rock in the 1970s. Its components are the Fender Telecaster guitar,Fender Precision Bass, New Orleans-style drumming, a dominant Hammond organ, and soul singing. Bands typically presented full shows complete with choreography a la James Brown & theFamous Flames, and a matching wardrobe (cf. Mandala). Popular tunes were uniquely arranged by Toronto musicians, devotees of the Stax and Motown labels, and customized according to the will of the given bandleader. This sound came to influence many performers, including Joni Mitchell, Gordon Lightfoot, Neil Young, Buffalo Springfield, and Steppenwolf.
Principal Musicians and Bands Responsible for Creating the Toronto Sound
David Clayton Thomas, Domenic Troiano, the Five Rogues/Mandala/Bush, George Olliver and His Children, Eric Mercury, Diane Brooks and the Soul Searchers, Grant Smith & The Power, Steppenwolf (originating as Jack London and the Sparrows), Rick James, The Mynah Birds (including Neil Young and Rick James), The Plague, Jackie Shane (a cousin of Little Richard), Eugene Smith and the Imperials, Shawne and Jay Jackson and the Majestics, Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks (who became The Band), Robbie Lane and the Disciples, Jackie Gabriel, Jack Harden and the Silhouettes, RK and the Associates, Jon and Lee & The Checkmates, who became Rhinoceros, Luke & The Apostles, and, later, Prakash John and the Lincolns. The James Stafford Set called The Chad Noir home as The Ugly Ducklings called Charlie Brown's theirs. Other popular Toronto groups were The Stitch-in-Tyme, The Last Words, The Rising Sons and many more.
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