Shalamar

For other uses, see Shalimar.

Shalamar
Shalamar in 1983 (left to right: Howard Hewett, Jody Watley and Jeffrey Daniel)
Shalamar in 1983 (left to right: Howard Hewett, Jody Watley and Jeffrey Daniel)
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active1977–1991, 1996–1997, 1999–present
LabelsSoul Train
SOLAR
MembersHoward Hewett
Jeffrey Daniel
Carolyn Griffey
Past membersJody Watley
Gary Mumford
Gerald Brown
Delisa Davis
Micki Free
Sidney Justin
Websiteshalamar.info

Shalamar (/ˈʃæləmɑːr/) is an American R&B and soul music vocal group created by Dick Griffey and Don Cornelius in 1977 and active throughout the 1980s. Shalamar's classic lineup on the SOLAR label consisted of Howard Hewett, Jody Watley, and Jeffrey Daniel. It was originally a disco-driven group created by Soul Train booking agent Dick Griffey and show creator and producer Don Cornelius.[1][2] They went on to be an influential dance trio, masterminded by Cornelius.[3] As noted in the British Hit Singles & Albums, they were regarded as fashion icons and trendsetters, and helped to introduce "body-popping" to the United Kingdom.[3] Their name was created by Griffey.[4]

  1. ^ Roberts, David (1998). Guinness Rockopedia (1st ed.). London: Guinness Publishing Ltd. p. 385. ISBN 0-85112-072-5.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference AMG was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ a b Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 493. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  4. ^ Warner, Jay (2006). American Singing Groups: From 1940 to Today - Jay Warner - Google Boeken. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9780634099786. Retrieved December 11, 2012.