New Birth (band)

New Birth
Also known asThe Nite-Liters, Love, Peace & Happiness, The New Birth
OriginLouisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Hollywood, California, U.S.
GenresR&B, soul, funk
Years active1963–present
LabelsRCA, Buddah, Warner Bros., Ariola
Members
  • Leslie Wilson
  • Melvin Wilson
  • Kenny G
Past members
  • Londee Loren
  • Ann Bogan
  • Bobby Downs
  • Alan Frye
  • Tanita Gaines
  • Janice Carter
  • Pam Swent
  • Ron Coleman
  • Gary Young
  • James Baker
  • Tony Churchill
  • Johnny Graham
  • Charlie Hearndon
  • Robert "Lurch" Jackson
  • Austin Lander
  • Carl McDaniel
  • Robin Russell
  • Leroy Taylor
  • George "Slim" House
  • Jerry Bell
  • Nathan "Nebs" Neblett
  • George Dorsey
  • Danette Williams
  • Barbara Wilson
Websitewww.thenewbirth.com

New Birth (also known as The New Birth) is an American funk and R&B group. It was originally conceived in Detroit, Michigan, by former Motown songwriter/producer Vernon Bullock and co-founded in Louisville, Kentucky, by him with former singer and Motown songwriter/producer Harvey Fuqua and musicians Tony Churchill, James Baker, Robin Russell, Austin Lander, Robert "Lurch" Jackson, Leroy Taylor, Charlie Hearndon, Bruce Marshall and Nathaniel "Nebs" Neblett (1946–2016).