Billy Nicks Passed recently
Nicks and “The Rhythm Rockers” came into their own on the summer of 1954 (still existing and lead by Nicks). The original Rhythm Rockers line up consisted of: Billy “Stix” Nicks (drums, vocals, band leader), Junior Walker (saxophone) and Fred Patton (piano, vocals).
Billy “Stix” Nicks played and recorded on Motown with “Jr. Walker and The All Stars” for the 1965 LP release, “Roadrunner”, on songs: “How Sweet Is To Be Loved By You”, “Pucker Up Buttercup” and title track “Roadrunner”. Unfortunately, due to record company and production issues Nicks never received documented credits or royalties for the Motown “Roadrunner” release.
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Ken retired early at the age of 62 in 2016, giving him the opportunity to pursue a long-held passion, uncovering the hidden identities behind Northern Soul’s A&R men and women, labels, writers, and producers. A self-described “re-tread” or “returnee,” Ken originally left the scene in 1975 but later returned with renewed enthusiasm. He is the author of the long-running and highly informative Northern Connections article series here on Soul Source.
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