Sly, Slick and Wicked

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Sly, Slick and Wicked
Origin Cleveland, Ohio
Genres R&B
Years active1970 (1970)–1978 (1978)
Labels People, Shaker, Ju-Par (Motown), Epic
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Sly, Slick & Wicked is an American rhythm and blues band from Cleveland, Ohio. The group was formed in 1970 by John (Sly) Wilson, Charles (Slick) Still, and Mark (Wicked) Saxton. [1] Two years after their formation, Terry Stubbs replaced Saxton and Maurice Reedus Jr. became part of their backup musicians. [1] Their song "Stay My Love" was a Top Ten rhythm-and-blues song in 1971, and Polydor issued a 1972 follow-up, "It's Not Easy."

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On the strength of these recordings, James Brown asked them to work for People Records, a sublabel of Polydor run by Brown. This made the band a part of what was called James Brown's "First Family of Soul." [1] In 1973, John Wilson wrote the song "Sho' Nuff", which the band recorded with People Records that same year. [2] The success of this record led Don Cornelius to sign the band to appear on Soul Train. [1]

Later, the band became part of The O'Jays' Shaker Records, creating the song "Turn On Your Lovelight" in 1974. [1] Around 1976, the band signed with Motown. [1] The band's debut album Sly, Slick & Wicked was released by Ju-Par in 1977. [3]

They were awarded the Men of Motown Award from the Motown Museum in 2003, and were inducted into the Motown Alumni Association Hall of Fame. In 2003, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame added the group to its permanent display. They were inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2013. [4] [5] The group is featured in the 2014 documentary, "The Sax Man", which focused on Maurice Reedus Jr.'s musical career. [6]

"Suit and Tie" by Justin Timberlake and "Chaining Day" by J.Cole contain samples from their song "Sho Nuff". [7] [8]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Schwarz, Ted (2010). Cleveland Curiosities: Eliot Ness & His Blundering Raid, A Busker's Promise, the Richest Heiress Who Never Lived and More. The History Press. ISBN   978-1-61423-252-0 . Retrieved 7 May 2020– via Google Books.
  2. ↑ Benassi, Jodi (6 August 2018). "Sly Slick & Wicked Revived". Mondaq Business Briefing. Retrieved 4 June 2020– via Gale General OneFile.
  3. 1 2 "Kendricks, Syreeta, G.C. Cameron... Sly, Slick & Wicked". The Pittsburgh Courier. 10 September 1977. p. 7. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  4. ↑ Betts, Graham (2014). Motown Encyclopedia. AC. ISBN   978-1-311-44154-6 – via Google Books.
  5. ↑ "Inductees (2013 – 2021)". Nation Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. 24 July 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  6. ↑ Michael K. McIntyre, The Plain Dealer (17 April 2018). "Cleveland's "Sax Man," Maurice Reedus Jr., dies at age 65". cleveland.com. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  7. ↑ Augustin, Camille (7 January 2016). "Universal Hit With Lawsuit Over Jay Z & Justin Timberlake's "Suit & Tie"". Vibe. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  8. ↑ Russell, Josh (6 June 2018). "Royalties Claim Revived Over Timberlake Hit 'Suit & Tie'". Courthouse News Service. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  9. ↑ Thompson, Dave (2001). Funk. Backbeat Books. p. 179. ISBN   978-0-87930-629-8.
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