Randy Cain
Randy Cain | |
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Birth name | Herbert Randal Cain III |
Born | (1945-05-02)May 2, 1945 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | April 9, 2009(2009-04-09) (aged 63) Maple Shade Township, New Jersey, U.S. |
Genres | soul |
Occupation(s) | singer |
Formerly of | The Delfonics |
Herbert Randal Cain III (May 2, 1945 – April 9, 2009)[1][2] was a Philadelphia soul singer with The Delfonics (early 1960s to 1971). He also helped set up the group Blue Magic.[3]
Life and career
Cain was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.[2] Growing up, he befriended two brothers, Wilbert and William Hart.[4] During their attendance at Overbrook High School, Cain joined the Harts' existing vocal group, when a couple of its members dropped out.[5]
During his time with the group, The Delfonics won an R&B Grammy in 1970 for "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)".[5]
Cain left The Delfonics in 1971, with singer Major Harris taking his place in the line-up.[5][6] In 1973, while working for recording company WMOT Records, Cain helped introduce singer-songwriter Ted Mills to the vocal group Shades of Love, which Mills would join to form Blue Magic.[5]
Death
Cain died at his home in Maple Shade Township, New Jersey in April 2009, aged 63.[7]
References
- ^ Gross, Dan (April 11, 2009). "Randy Cain, member of the Delfonics, dies at 63". Philadelphia Daily News. p. 1. Archived from the original on April 16, 2009. Retrieved April 11, 2009.
- ^ a b Doc Rock. "The Dead Rock Stars Club 2009 January to June". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
- ^ Klein, Terri. "Randy Cain : Obituary – ThisIsAnnouncements". Lastingtribute.co.uk. Archived from the original on September 10, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
- ^ Moran, Robert (April 14, 2009). "Randy Cain, 63, one of Delfonics founders". Philadelphia Daily News. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Randy Cain: Founder member of the Philly soul group the Delfonics". The Independent. July 21, 2009. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
- ^ "Delfonics founder Randy Cain dies". NME. April 13, 2009. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
- ^ "Delfonics Founder Randy Cain Dies". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
External links
- New York Times: Randy Cain, Member of Delfonics, Dies at 63
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- William Hart
- Wilbert Hart
- Randy Cain
- Major Harris
- La La Means I Love You (1968)
- Sound of Sexy Soul (1969)
- The Delfonics (1970)
- Tell Me This Is a Dream (1972)
- Alive & Kicking (1974)
- "La-La (Means I Love You)"
- "I'm Sorry "
- "Ready or Not Here I Come (Can't Hide from Love)"
- "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)"