The Manhattans

The Manhattans
Formed: 1962 in Jersey City, NJ
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Genre: R&B
Styles: Quiet Storm, Smooth Soul, Urban, Philly Soul, Soul, Northern Soul, Pop-Soul, Doo Wop
Group Members: Gerald Alston, Regina Belle, Richard Taylor, Edward "Sonny" Bi..., Kenneth "Wally" K..., Winfred "Blue" Lo..., George "Smitty" S..., Kenny ...View All
Biography: The Manhattans were one of those classic R&B vocal groups who manage to achieve incredible career longevity by adapting their style to fit changing times. Formed in the '60s as a doo wop-influenced R&B quintet, the Manhattans reinvented themselves as sweet smooth soul balladeers during the '70s. In doing ...Read full biography
Live from South America
Released: 1999
Label: Classic World
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Since the Manhattans aren't exactly a visual group, you get the price of admission to one of their live shows with this CD, with the added convenience of being able to replay the concert over and over. ...Read full review
After Midnight
Released: 1980
Label: Columbia
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The finest Manhattan album in their second incarnation. The original group with George Smith had a slightly rougher, more traditional R&B/doo-wop sound, while the soul unit featuring Gerald Alston was ...Read full review
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