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The Manhattans | |
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 The Manhattans in 1972 (L-to-R): Richard "Ricky" Taylor, Gerald Alston, Kenneth "Wally" Kelly, Ed "Sonny" Bivins, Winfred "Blue" Lovett | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Jersey City, New Jersey, United States |
| Genres | Rhythm and blues, Philadelphia soul, soul |
| Years active | 1962–present |
| Labels | Carnival Records, Columbia/CBS, Sony, King Records |
| Members | The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston: Gerald Alston Troy May Lawrence “Weas” Newton The Manhattans of Sonny Bivins: Charles Hardy Harsey Hemphill Keni Jackson Kirk Hill Jr. |
| Past members | Richard "Ricky" Taylor George "Smitty" Smith Kenneth "Wally" Kelly Edward "Sonny" Bivins Winfred "Blue" Lovett Roger Harris Alvin Pazant Wade Taylor Lee Williams David Tyson Dwight Fields |
The Manhattans are an American popular R&B vocal group. Their songs "Kiss and Say Goodbye", recorded in 1976, and 1980's "Shining Star", both sold millions of copies.[1] The Manhattans have recorded 45 hits on the Billboard R&B Chart, including twelve top-10 R&B hits in the United States, starting in 1965.[2] Sixteen of their songs have reached the Billboard Hot 100, including two top 10s and a number-one hit with their song "Kiss and Say Goodbye". They also charted eight U.S. R&B top 20 Albums, three of which were RIAA certified gold. The Manhattans were inducted into The Atlantic City Walk of Fame in September of 2024.[3]
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 346. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ Joe Whitburn, Billboard's R&B Charts 1942–2004, Billboard (2004).
- ^ "The National Rhythm & Blues Music Society Inc. presents The Manhattans Atlantic City Walk of Fame Unveiling Ceremony - Shore Local Newsmagazine". shorelocalnews.com. September 18, 2024. Retrieved October 1, 2024.