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Charles Williams Wright (born April 6, 1940) is an American singer, instrumentalist and songwriter. He has been a member of various doo wop groups in the late 1950s and early 1960s as well as a solo artist in his own right. He is also the former leader and writer of hits for the group, Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band .
- Charles Williams Wright
- April 6, 1940 (age 83), Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States
- Musician
Charles Wright was introduced to music at the early age of three, when one of his six brothers, Rick Wright, already an accomplished musician on clarinet and piano, discovered that Charles had perfect pitch and an acute interest in music and art.
Bobbi Booker Tribune Staff Writer. May 5, 2017. 0. 1 of 2. Musician Charles Wright’s self-published memoir, “Up: From Where We’ve Come – An Eventful Journey,” chronicles his rise from...
Welcome! Presenting Charles Wright, founder of the Watts 103rd St. Rhythm Band a musical icon. For more than 40 years Charles Wright has created memorable music, which has apparently pleased people in many diverse ways. He is more than just an ole’ school musician—he is a music historian.
May 17, 2022 · Charles Wright and the Watts 103 rd Street Rhythm Band is a soul and funk band that was best known for their 1973 hit song “Express Yourself.” The group consists of members Charles Wright, Al McKay, Benorce Blackmon, Gabe Flemings, Melvin Dunlap, James Godson, Big John Rayford, Bill Cannon, and Ray Jackson.
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Jan 18, 2020 · January 18, 2020. Job Title. Musician, Songwriter. Tags. Funk Music, Soul Music, R&B (Rhythm & Blues), Doo Wop, Composers/Songwriters, Music Publishing, Full Interview. Charles Wright had a desire to form a solid soul band that would take the drive of R&B and push it to the limits.
Real Name: Charles Williams Wright. Profile: Charles Wright, who was born in 1940 in Clarksdale, Mississippi, was a singer, pianist, guitarist, songwriter and leader of the successful eight-member Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band, which had been recruited from Watts in Los Angeles.
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