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Posted By dadesider 4 months, 3 weeks ago in Arts & Entertainment

Jay & the Techniques hailed from Allentown, Pennsylvania, The group was born when lead vocalist Jay Proctor and second vocalist George "Lucky" Lloyd teamed with an all-white band, one of the first integrated groups in pop music. The Techniques included Chuck Crowl (bass), Karl Landis (drums), Ronnie Goosley (sax), Jon Walsh (trumpet) and Dante Dancho (lead guitar). Paul Coles, Jr. and Danny Altieri soon replaced Landis and Walsh respectively, while Jack Truett was added on organ. As Jerry Ross often did on his sessions, Nick Ashford, Valerie Simpson and Melba Moore were used as back up singers.

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    dadesider4 months, 3 weeks ago

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    Ah... riding in the convertible to the beach for a few chicken fight in the water and some sweet cherry wine....

    I still have the time machine keys from monte-g... and yes Virginia people did look and dance like that:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4TzeXNAPPY&fea...

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      tehranchik4 months, 3 weeks ago

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      Oh the innocence......

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