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Blue Magic is an American R&B and soul group, and one of the more popular Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. Founded in 1972, the group's original members included lead singer Ted Mills with Vernon Sawyer, Wendell Sawyer, Keith Beaton, and Richard Pratt.
- 1972–present
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 14, 2023 · (January 14, 2023) We received sad news this morning via a post from legendary Blue Magic singer, Ted “Wizard” Mills, that Blue Magic co-founder and longtime member Keith "Duke" Beaton has died. He was 72. Keith Beaton an original member of BlueMagic has been my brother for over 50 years as we traveled performing all over the world.
Blue Magic is an American R&B and Soul group, and one of the most popular Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. Founded in 1972, the group's original members included lead singer Ted Mills with Vernon Sawyer, Wendell Sawyer, Keith Beaton, and Richard Pratt. Their most notable songs included smooth soul ballads such as "Sideshow", "Spell ...
Jul 30, 2017 · The members are, from left to right: Wendell Sawyer, Richard Pratt, Ted Wizard Mills, Keith Beaton, Vernon Sawyer. The quintet was responsible for some of the most enjoyable smooth soul of that decade. Blue Magic was formed in Philadelphia and began recording for Atlantic records in 1973.
