Gene McFadden

Gene McFadden
Born(1949-01-28)January 28, 1949
Olanta, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedJanuary 27, 2006(2006-01-27) (aged 56)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresDisco, R&B, Philly soul
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, record producer
InstrumentVocals
Years active1966–2006
LabelsPhiladelphia International

Gene McFadden (January 28, 1949 – January 27, 2006) was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as one of the key members of the Philadelphia International record label, and was one-half of the successful team of McFadden & Whitehead with John Whitehead.[1][2]

  1. ^ Schmidt, Tom. "Philly great Gene McFadden dies at 56." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Daily News, January 28, 2006, p. 2 (subscription required).
  2. ^ Watson, Bob. "Gene McFadden, R&B songwriter, dies." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 28, 2006, p. B1 (subscription required).