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The Persuasions were an American a cappella group that formed in Brooklyn, New York in 1962, singing under corner streetlights and in subway corridors. Their style combined gospel, soul, early rock, and jazz into melodic five-part harmonies.
The Persuasions were an American a cappella group that formed in Brooklyn, New York in 1962, singing under corner streetlights and in subway corridors. Their style combined gospel, soul,...
Learn about the history, legacy and members of The Persuasions, the world-renowned a cappella group co-founded by Jerry Lawson. Explore their discography, videos, and projects since their departure in 2003.
The five Persuasions—Jerry Lawson, Jimmy Hayes, Joe Russell, Jayotis Washington, and Herbert “Toubo” Rhoad—fell together by chance in 1962, harmonizing on outdoor basketball courts in Brooklyn after pick-up games.
The Persuasions are a New York City-based a cappella vocal group that formed an association with Frank Zappa during the 1960s. Learn more about their history, albums, songs, and style on AllMusic.
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1987 Rory Block – Best Blues and Originals – “God’s Gift to Women”. 1991 Various Artists – Zappa’s Universe. 2000 Paul Pena – New Train – “Gonna Move”. 2001 Leon Redbone – Any Time – “In The Shade of the Old Apple Tree”. The following various artists recordings contained otherwise unissued Persuasions recordings:
