Legacy of McFadden & Whitehead
Artists and genres McFadden & Whitehead directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
The IntrudersartistThe Intruders were an American soul music vocal group most popular in the 1960s and 1970s. As one of the first groups to have hit songs under the direction of Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, they were a major influence on the development of Philadelphia soul.
Archie Bell and The Drellsartist
Harold Melvin & the Blue Notesartist
Teddy Pendergrassartist
Carolyn Crawfordartist
Melba Mooreartist
Freddie JacksonartistFrederick Anthony Jackson is an American R&B singer. Originally from New York, Jackson began his professional music career in the late 1970s with the California funk band Mystic Merlin. Among his well–known R&B/soul hits are "Rock Me Tonight " (1985), "Have You Ever Loved Somebody" (1986), "Jam Tonight" (1986), "Do Me Again" (1990), and "You Are My Lady" (1985). He contributed to the soundtrack for the 1989 film, All Dogs Go to Heaven with the Michael Lloyd-produced duet "Love Survives" alongside Irene Cara. He also appeared in the movie King of New York.
Gloria Gaynorartist
Gladys Knight & the Pipsartist- The Jackson 5artist
James Brownartist
Stevie Wonderartist
Lou Rawlsartist- The Jacksonsartist
The Jackson 5, currently known as the Jacksons, is an American pop band composed of members of the Jackson family. The group was formed in Gary, Indiana, in 1964, and originally consisted of brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael. They were managed by their father Joe Jackson. The group were among the first African American performers to attain a following across multiple genres.