Just noticed this sad news Lloyd Price has passed away at the age of 88.He had a long illustrious career as you all know. RIP 

Sad news indeed- Lloyd was a sometimes overlooked figure,not only of 50's R&B and Rock n' Roll,in which he first found fame as a singer, but in Soul,too as a label owner, recording those great Wilson Pickett early 60's sides for his Double L label (jewels like It's Too Late and If You Need Me) and later in the 60's/early70's, some fine Howard Tate sides for his Turntable label. He still sung himself from time to time, eg.most notably for Soul Sourcers,his nice 'Love Music' for GSF in 73' which many of us have enjoyed dancing to over the years.

From his 50's  Specialty classics like Lawdy Miss Clawdy ( his later 50's ABC-Paramount re-cut was even better,I think) and Just Because (the UK tri London 45'  a top R n' R rarity that has long eluded me and many collectors!) to Love Music ,he had a long and varied career to be proud of.

 

9 hours ago, Martin Phillips said:

Just noticed this sad news Lloyd Price has passed away at the age of 88.He had a long illustrious career as you all know. RIP 

thanks for sharing

can read more details on his passing on and such via variety website article  , link below

https://variety.com/2021/music/news/lloyd-price-dead-mr-personality-1234969166/

RIP

 

Another Great Artist gone but at least he lived to a good age

RiP Lloyd

ML

One of my favourites from Lloyd Price, super cool 70's outing. 

 

20 hours ago, Mike said:

thanks for sharing

can read more details on his passing on and such via variety website article  , link below

https://variety.com/2021/music/news/lloyd-price-dead-mr-personality-1234969166/

RIP

 

RIP Mr Price.

What a fascinating life he had. It should be made into a movie someday.

Ed

On 08/05/2021 at 00:21, Michael V said:

Sad news indeed- Lloyd was a sometimes overlooked figure,not only of 50's R&B and Rock n' Roll,in which he first found fame as a singer, but in Soul,too as a label owner, recording those great Wilson Pickett early 60's sides for his Double L label (jewels like It's Too Late and If You Need Me) and later in the 60's/early70's, some fine Howard Tate sides for his Turntable label. He still sung himself from time to time, eg.most notably for Soul Sourcers,his nice 'Love Music' for GSF in 73' which many of us have enjoyed dancing to over the years.

From his 50's  Specialty classics like Lawdy Miss Clawdy ( his later 50's ABC-Paramount re-cut was even better,I think) and Just Because (the UK tri London 45'  a top R n' R rarity that has long eluded me and many collectors!) to Love Music ,he had a long and varied career to be proud of.

 

Always worth a listen. Great version.

Ed

 

Article in the Mail.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-9564859/Personality-singer-Lloyd-Price-dies-88-diabetes-complications-New-York.html