BLUE MAGIC: Stop To Start (SoulMusic Records/ The Second Disc)
Despite a string of quality hits, exquisite Philly harmony group, BLUE MAGIC never quite made soul’s Premier League. Their music though is right up there with the genre’s very best as this wonderful new...
KEITH BEATON DIES…
It’s been announced that KEITH “DUKE” BEATON, a member of vocal group, BLUE MAGIC has died. The news was announced by the band’s putative leader Ted Mills. He posted: “Keith Beaton an original member...
THE SWEETEST?
Earlier his month we reported the passing of the bass singer with BLUE MAGIC, RICHARD PRATT. Blue Magic, of course, were flag bearers for the classic Philly ballad sound and Richard was one of...
RICHARD PRATT DIES…
News has reached us that bass singer with BLUE MAGIC, RICHARD PRATT has died. No details are forthcoming but the sad news was announced in a post from the group’s erstwhile lead singer, Ted...
BLUE MAGIC: Blue Magic (Label: Rhino)
Soul historians often argue why Philly quintet Blue Magic weren’t bigger stars. They debuted in 1974 with a wonderful eponymous 9 tracker that used the cream of the then Philadelphia scene. The band scored...
