b. 4th June 1945, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Leroy Hutson is an African American instrumentalist, composer, arranger, producer and multi-talented performer
He never achieved a level of success that his talent deserved.
Leroy first formed a vocal group in his native New Jersey, but emerged as a soul music talent while attending Howard University in 1970.
There with his room-mate Donny Hathaway, he collaborated on 'The Ghetto', a hit for Donny in early 1970.
Born on the 4th June 1945, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.A., Leroy and Donny also sang in the Mayfield Singers, who released one single for Curtis Mayfield in 1967.
Later he teamed up with Deborah Rollins to form Sugar And Spice, recording several singles with some success.
In 1971, Hutson replaced Mayfield in the Impressions and recorded two albums with the group.
Leroy began his solo career on Curtom in 1973 and through 1992 established himself with a successful recording career, recording eight albums and charting with some 13 singles in the U.S.A.
On most of his work, he wrote, produced, arranged and played multiple instruments.
His most successful charting singles were 'All Because Of You' (1975), 'Feel The Spirit' (1976), 'I Do, I Do' (1976), 'Where Did Love Go' (1978), and 'Right Or Wrong' (1979).
When Curtom went out of business in 1980, Leroy's career was essentially on hold and he soon disappeared from the music world, re-appearing briefly for 'Paradise' in 1982.
He later worked for the UK based Expansion Label releasing the 'Shades Of Love' EP.
Why not check the website at www.leroyhutson.com or
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leroy and curtis 1975
Albums:
Love O Love (Curtom 1973)
Leroy Hutson, The Man (Curtom 1975)
Le Roy Hutson (Curtom 1975)
Feel The Spirit (Curtom 1976)
Hutson II (Curtom 1976)
Closer To The Source (Curtom 1978)
Unforgettable (RSO/Curtom 1979)
Paradise (Elektra 1982)
Shades Of Love EP (Expansion 1992)
