Willie Chambers

Willie Chambers
Born (1938-03-03) March 3, 1938
Mississippi
Genres Rock, gospel music, soul music, psychedelic rock, blues
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Years active 1961–present
Labels Columbia
Associated acts Chambers Brothers, Lester Chambers

Willie Chambers is a singer, guitarist, and former member of The Chambers Brothers, a rock band in the 1960s with hits such as "In The Midnight Hour, "I Can't Turn You Loose", and "Time Has Come Today".

Background

He was a founding member of The Chambers Brothers and stayed with them until their eventual breakup. He sang lead on one of their hits, a cover of Wilson Pickett's "In The Midnight Hour". He also co-wrote their biggest hit "Time Has Come Today" with his brother Joe. He would later work as a session musician.[1]

Recent activity

In 2006 he sat in with a group called Vince and the Invinceables at a benefit concert for Arthur Lee of the group Love.[2][3] More recently, he has become more active and has collaborated with artists such as Louis Metoyer,[4] and involved with the Artie Vegas Revue.[5] He has also been involved with Australian born artists such as Jessie Sparks and singer Stephen Rowe, appearing in his "Restless Soul" video.[6] He and his brother Joe Chambers, contributed to the song "Calendar Years" which featured on Sparks' EP.[7]

Appears on

Film and guest appearances

References

  1. ↑ classicbands.com The Chambers Brothers
  2. ↑ Mojo Music Review of the June 28, 2006 Arthur Lee Benefit Concert at the Whisky a Go Go
  3. ↑ love.torbenskott.dk Whiskey-A-Go-Go, L.A.US June 28. 2006
  4. ↑ http://www.americannonfiction.com The Artie Vegas Revue
  5. ↑ Wax Politics Today In History THE TIME HAS COME TODAY
  6. ↑ http://www.redrebelmusic.com Stephen Rowe
  7. ↑ The INdependent Music Network ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Jessie Sparks
  8. ↑ Stephen Rowe Website Music
  9. ↑ BC Blog Critics Music Review: Jessie Sparks - Jessie Sparks EP
  10. ↑ "South Central Gospel". Onos Productions. Archived from the original on April 13, 2016. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
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