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Ram Jam was a short-lived American rock band formed in New York City and active in 1977 and 1978, mainly known for their hit single "Black Betty".
Apr 5, 2022 · That is especially the case with the hit track “Black Betty” from the ’70s British-American rock band Ram Jam.
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Since 2005, Geno Washington and The Ram Jam Band have been constantly playing shows. The line-up of the band is in early 2024: Greg Lester (Guitar and Backing Vocals); Nick Blake (Brass), Geoff Hemsley (Drums); Steve Bingham (Bass and Backing Vocals) and Geno Washington (Lead Vocals).
Geno Washington (born William Francis Washington; December 1943, in Evansville, Indiana) is an American R&B singer who released five albums with the Ram Jam Band between 1966 and 1969, and eight solo albums beginning in 1976.
Dec 10, 2020 · When Dexys Midnight Runners’ topped the UK charts in 1981 with their “Geno” tribute, a new generation of fans discovered American soul singer Geno Washington, who had fronted British R&B/soul outfit The Ram Jam Band from 1965-1970 and enjoyed moderate chart success.
Aug 19, 2023 · “Black Betty” is a traditional African-American work song that has been traced back to the 18th century. Work songs like these were often created and sung by enslaved African Americans to make their labor more bearable and to communicate amongst each other in a coded manner.
An irresistible fixture on London’s 60s scene, Geno’s first two (live) albums were amongst the biggest-selling UK releases of the decade. But the burgeoning flower power movement eventually put black barnstorming bands out of business and Washington directed his attention instead to spiritual development.
