Blackpoolsoul Posted October 16, 2019 Posted October 16, 2019 I apologise if this has been covered before and if so please direct me to any threads I would like to know if someone knows about this late 1960's group and label please I have searched around and there are quite a few sales but can't find much info https://detroitsoulsingles.blogspot.com/2012/07/valtone.html
The Yank Posted October 17, 2019 Posted October 17, 2019 According to "Groovesville USA", the Valtone label was ownded by Frank and Val Brown. The same source says the lead singer of the Fabulous Apollos was the same Joe Matthews who recorded "Ain't Nothing You Can Do". 1
Wheelsville1 Posted October 17, 2019 Posted October 17, 2019 52 minutes ago, The Yank said: According to "Groovesville USA", the Valtone label was ownded by Frank and Val Brown. The same source says the lead singer of the Fabulous Apollos was the same Joe Matthews who recorded "Ain't Nothing You Can Do". Yes you are right,I was told that by Keith Rylatt quite some time ago. Chris.
Blackpoolsoul Posted October 17, 2019 Author Posted October 17, 2019 (edited) On 17/10/2019 at 19:28, Wheelsville1 said: Yes you are right,I was told that by Keith Rylatt quite some time ago. Chris. Much respect to Keith, but he claimed The Four Pros were all white and it was proved they weren't at all, but he may know more about The Fabulous Apollos, I will ask my contact to message him Edited October 20, 2019 by Blackpoolsoul
Blackpoolsoul Posted October 18, 2019 Author Posted October 18, 2019 (edited) I have found this which also mentions Tony Michaels (I don't know why I didn't search a little better) Would this be Tony Michaels AKA Anthony Micale ? https://www.soulfulkindamusic.net/fabulousapollos.htm Edited October 18, 2019 by Blackpoolsoul
The Yank Posted October 18, 2019 Posted October 18, 2019 The real name of the Tony Daniels mentioned in the link is Reggie Lamont who recorded for Bevel, Sport and Blue Rock. 2
Robbk Posted October 18, 2019 Posted October 18, 2019 22 hours ago, The Yank said: According to "Groovesville USA", the Valtone label was ownded by Frank and Val Brown. The same source says the lead singer of the Fabulous Apollos was the same Joe Matthews who recorded "Ain't Nothing You Can Do". Yes, Frank Brown owned and managed Valtone. I hadn't seen Val's name, but I assume (guess) that "Val" was his wife, named Valerie. I have read that Joe Matthews was a group member, and sometimes lead (I remember them having different leads on different songs).
Robbk Posted October 18, 2019 Posted October 18, 2019 43 minutes ago, The Yank said: The real name of the Tony Daniels mentioned in the link is Reggie Lamont who recorded for Bevel, Sport and Blue Rock. Interesting to learn that Reggie Lamont was Tony Daniels!
Robbk Posted October 18, 2019 Posted October 18, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, Blackpoolsoul said: I have found this which also mentions Tony Michaels (I don't know why I didn't search a little better) Would this be Tony Michaels AKA Anthony Micale ? https://www.soulfulkindamusic.net/fabulousapollos.htm I have a hard time believing that Tony Micale was a member of The Fabulous Apollos. I'm sure I've seen photos of the group, at least on posters for live events (back in the day), and they were an all Black group. Tony was with Ed Wingate, as a member of The Reflections, and as solo artist, Tony Michaels, during most of the period The Fabulous Apollos operated. Besides, his voice is very distinct, and I don't remember hearing his voice in any of The fabulous Apollos' cuts. I think that that is a mistaking of Tony Daniels for Tony Michaels, IN FACT, using the link you posted, I got to Soulfulkindamusic, and Tony Daniels is printed there, rather than Tony Michaels. Edited October 18, 2019 by Robbk 1
Blackpoolsoul Posted October 18, 2019 Author Posted October 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Robbk said: I have a hard time believing that Tony Micale was a member of The Fabulous Apollos. I'm sure I've seen photos of the group, at least on posters for live events (back in the day), and they were an all Black group. Tony was with Ed Wingate, as a member of The Reflections, and as solo artist, Tony Michaels, during most of the period The Fabulous Apollos operated. Besides, his voice is very distinct, and I don't remember hearing his voice in any of The fabulous Apollos' cuts. I think that that is a mistaking of Tony Daniels for Tony Michaels, IN FACT, using the link you posted, I got to Soulfulkindamusic, and Tony Daniels is printed there, rather than Tony Michaels. Thanks Robb, that was just my eyesight...again
Blackpoolsoul Posted October 18, 2019 Author Posted October 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Robbk said: Interesting to learn that Reggie Lamont was Tony Daniels! Thanks to "The Yank" https://www.soulfulkindamusic.net/rlamont.htm
The Yank Posted October 18, 2019 Posted October 18, 2019 Don't thank me- the info about Reggie/ Tony came from ......... Keith Rylatt's "Groovesville USA ".
Blackpoolsoul Posted October 18, 2019 Author Posted October 18, 2019 1 hour ago, The Yank said: Don't thank me- the info about Reggie/ Tony came from ......... Keith Rylatt's "Groovesville USA ". He got that correct it seems
Blackpoolsoul Posted April 6 Author Posted April 6 On 18/10/2019 at 18:37, The Yank said: Don't thank me- the info about Reggie/ Tony came from ......... Keith Rylatt's "Groovesville USA ". Found a poster with the group performing with some serious people and Frank promoting it 1 1
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