The Falcons
The Falcons were an American rhythm and blues vocal group, some of whose members went on to be influential in soul music.[1]
History
The Falcons formed in 1955 in
Joe Stubbs was the lead singer, also on the singles "Just for Your Love" (1959) and "The Teacher" (1960), before Wilson Pickett replaced him in 1960.[3] After 1963, the Fabulous Playboys took over the Falcons name. The later group comprised Carlis 'Sonny' Munro, James Gibson, Johnny Alvin, and Alton Hollowell.[3] This group made the R&B chart in 1966, with "Standing on Guard".[3] In 2005, Munro briefly reformed the group with Frank Garcia, Calvin Stephenson and Charnissa Stephenson.
Singer and songwriter Willie Schofield (born December 30, 1939) died from acute kidney failure at his home in Southfield, Michigan on March 30, 2021, at age 81.[4]
Members
Some members were replaced over time:
- Joe Stubbs (1957–1960)
- Eddie Floyd (1957–1963)
- Wilson Pickett (1960–1963)
- Mack Rice (1957–1963)
- Lance Finney (1957–1963)
- Willie Schofield (1957–1963)
- Robert Ward (1957–1963)
- Carlis (Sonny) Munro (1963–2008)
- Francisco (Frank) Garcia II (2005–2008)
- Calvin "Dhaak" Stephenson (2005–2008)
- Charnissa Stephenson (2006–2008)
Discography
Singles
Year | Single | Peak chart positions | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
US Pop
[5] |
US R&B [5] | |||
1959 | "You're So Fine" | 17 | 2 | |
"You're Mine" | 107 | ― | ||
"Just for Your Love" | ― | 26 | ||
1960 | "The Teacher" | ― | 18 | |
1962 | "I Found a Love" | 75 | 6 | |
1966 | "Standing on Guard" | 107 | 92 | |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart. |
References
- ^ Dahl, Bill. "Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- ISBN 0-214-20512-6.
- ^ ISBN 0-85112-733-9.
- ^ "Willie M. Schofield 1939 - 2021". Legacy.com. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ^ a b "The Falcons Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography". Music VF. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
External links
- The Falcons discography at Discogs
- The Falcons via soulwalking.com
- Eddie Floyd interview by Pete Lewis, 'Blues & Soul' July 2011