Legacy of The Delfonics
Artists and genres The Delfonics directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
Bridgit Mendlerartist
The Mighty DiamondsartistThe Mighty Diamonds were a Jamaican harmony trio, recording roots reggae with a strong Rastafarian influence. The group was formed in 1969 and were best known for their 1976 debut album, Right Time, produced by Joseph Hoo Kim, and the 1979 release, Deeper Roots.
- Blue Magicartist
Blue Magic is an American R&B and soul group, and one of the more popular Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. Founded in 1972, the group's original members included lead singer Ted Mills with Vernon Sawyer, Wendell Sawyer, Keith Beaton, and Richard Pratt. From 1972 to 1976 they had 6 top twenty hits on Billboard's R&B chart. Their most notable song was a number one R&B hit single entitled, "Sideshow", which peaked at number 8 on Billboard's pop chart. "Sideshow" sold over one million units and was awarded an RIAA gold record certification. Other notable songs included, "Spell", "What’s Come Over Me", "Three Ring Circus", "Look Me Up", "Welcome To The Club" and "Stop to Start".
Chicano BatmanartistChicano Batman was an American psychedelic rock band based in Los Angeles, California. Formed in 2008, the band was composed of Eduardo Arenas, Carlos Arévalo, and Bardo Martinez. Currently, the band's drummer, Gabriel Villa, has not been active in the group since their last studio album, Invisible People. The group's sound draws from a mix of genres ranging from psychedelic soul, funk, indie/alternative, prog, and latin rock.
- Swing Out Sisterartist
Swing Out Sister is a British pop band, best known worldwide for the 1986 song "Breakout". Other hits include "Surrender", "You On My Mind", "Twilight World", "Waiting Game", and a remake of the Eugene Record soul composition "Am I the Same Girl".
Connie StevensartistConnie Stevens is an American actress and traditional pop singer. Born in Brooklyn to musician parents, Stevens was raised there until the age of 12, when she was sent to live with family friends in rural Missouri. In 1953, when she was 15 years old, Stevens relocated with her father to Los Angeles.
New Kids on the Blockartist
Fugeesartist
Todd Rundgrenartist
Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5artistDiana Ross Presents The Jackson 5 is the debut studio album by the American soul family band the Jackson 5. It was released on December 12, 1969 by Motown. The Jackson 5's lead singer, a preadolescent Michael Jackson and his four older brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon, became pop successes within months of this album's release. Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5's only single, "I Want You Back", became a number-one hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 within weeks of the album's release. The album reached number 5 on the US Pop Albums chart, and spent nine weeks at No. 1 on the US R&B/Black Albums charts. To date, the Jackson 5's debut album has sold estimated 5 million copies worldwide.
Buddy Milesartist
Booker T. & the M.G.'sartist- The Jackson 5artist
Samantha Sangartist
The Jetsartist
The Manhattan Transferartist
Princeartist
Ghostface Killahartist
The Rootsartist
Aretha Franklinartist
Jackie Jacksonartist- Jimmy Castorartist
Maxine Nightingaleartist- Millie Jacksonartist