The Winstons
- The Winstons
The Winstons is a
funk andsoul music outfit, based inWashington, D.C. , from the 1960s who are most notable for recording a track called "Amen, Brother" (a B-side to the single "Color Him Father" recorded in 1969). "Amen, Brother" is probably the most sampled record of all time. Midway through the track there is adrum solo which has been sampled and used in thousands ofhip-hop , pop,drum and bass and jungle tracks. This beat is known as the "Amen break ", after the song.The Winstons line-up included:
*G.C. Coleman (vocals,
drum s)
*Richard L. Spencer (lead vocals,tenor saxophone )
*Ray Maritano (vocals,alto saxophone )
*Quincy Mattison (vocals,lead guitar )
*Phil Tolotta (second lead, organ)
*Sonny Peckrol (vocals,bass guitar )Their famous "
Amen break " can be heard in thousands of songs, e.g. "Straight Outta Compton" by N.W.A.. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SaFTm2bcac]The Winstons toured as backup for
The Impressions .Notable songs
*"
Color Him Father " - (1969) -Billboard Hot 100 # 7
*"Amen, Brother" - (1969)External links
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