Inez Foxx R.I.P.

[Guest]

Inez Foxx, best remembered for 'Mockingbird' cut with her brother Charlie Foxx and released on Sue in 1964 has passed away.  Whilst 'Mockingbird' was their biggest success there were a slew of excellent releases throughout the rest of the 1960s including  'Tightrope' on Dynamo which I recall being played at The Britannia Boat Club in Nottingham.

https://www.soultracks.com/story-inez-foxx-dies

Edited September 11, 2022 by Dukeofburgundy

[Zoomsoulblue]

Classic Wheel sound - I remember Brian Rae use to play it in the theatre room at St Ives all-nighters also Mr Ms sound - classic underplayed oldie - RIP classic soul sound that will live on - timeless

[David Meikle]

On my first visit to the Wheel in January 1970, I got off the Glasgow train in Manchester Victoria and headed to William Smith’s stall where I found two beautiful Inez and Charlie albums. Never forgot that moment.

RIP Inez, one hell of a singer.

 

[Owd Codger]

Made so many fine tunes

 

 

[Keamus]

Soft spot for this one

 

 

[Julianb]

Saw them perform 'Tightrope' live at Bradford Gaumont on the same bill as the Rolling Stones. Still got the programme somewhere!

[Wayoutgirl]

1 hour ago, Dukeofburgundy said:

Inez Foxx, best remembered for 'Mockingbird' cut with her brother Charlie Foxx and released on Sue in 1964 has passed away.  Whilst 'Mockingbird' was their biggest success there were a slew of excellent releases throughout the rest of the 1960s including  'Tightrope' on Dynamo which I recall being played at The Britannia Boat Club in Nottingham.

https://www.soultracks.com/story-inez-foxx-dies

Tightrope was one of the first northern tunes I heard and danced to.

Mockingbird - fabulous x

[Kenb]

R.I.P pretty lady.

1965

 

[Hooker1951]

First seen Inez and zCharlie fox at Ritz ABC in March 1964 on a tour including Gene Pitney a very early Kinks, Billy j Kramer n Dakota’s  of course live to my ears they along with Gene Pitney  stole the show, very underrated powerful Soul Duo

RiP Inez

KR Mick L

[Kathryn Magson]

I saw Inez & Charlie at The Wheel in the late 1960s - absolutely brilliant! They blew the roof off - I was there just about every weekend in the latter half of the 60s & they were easily one of the best bands I saw there. RIP Inez xx

[Soulmark]

Fantastic talent bought tightrope from John Anderson very cheap still have it to this day  

[Carty]

 I Always felt She (They ) were underappreciated somehow ," 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ( Count the days )" Is one of my all time favourite discs after picking up a copy on Direction in 1973 . Tightrope of course speaks for itself , parts of that disc make me feel I am actually there on the Tightrope with her .      The one I feel never quite gets its recognition is "No Stranger to love "  For me , this is an all time classic ,Hauntingly Atmospheric , perfect vocal delivery , full sound .        Rest In Peace . 

[David Meikle]

Thanks to Carty’s response.

 

 

 

 

 

[Seano]

20 hours ago, Julianb said:

Saw them perform 'Tightrope' live at Bradford Gaumont on the same bill as the Rolling Stones. Still got the programme somewhere!

My wife saw them too, at the Orchid Ballroom in Purley - long before I met her! Sad to hear this news, some great music.

[Soul Shrews]

Oh what sad news. 

She had a stunning voice, can only echo previous posts and add a favourite of mine

RIP Inez

Cheers Paul

[Hayden Road]

Very sad news.   I've loved this one since the first time I heard it

 

 

[Rick Scott]

So many songs iv'e played by Inez over the years solo as well as with Charlie x Thank You for every thing You Beautiful Lady, we will all miss having you with us but we will never forget you, your music will live on in our hearts and souls.

This one straight out of my Cleethorpes Box "Baby Drop A Dime"

 https://youtu.be/TqjmMGxyvVg

Edited September 12, 2022 by Rick Scott
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[Johndelve]

Glad to see some responses regarding her - excellent - solo work as well as what she did with Charlie. R.I.P. 

[Pat]

First time I ran into The Foxx's was at Wolverhampton Technical college about 1967  Alan C

[Mickey Finn]

The Guardian has published this decent obituary:

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/oct/02/inez-foxx-obituary

[washlively]

Sad news indeed. "Come By Here" was one of the the first Soul albums I bought that wasn't either Motown or a Various artsist's LP. Picked up at the Shell Garage on Haydock Island in the 70's with the corner cut off.  R.I.P Inez.

Edited October 3, 2022 by washlively