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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. Since being discovered by Frank Zappa, the Persuasions have released 23 studio albums to date. Career.
Welcome to the official website of the original, authentic, world-renowned Kings of A Cappella, The Persuasions. It exists to celebrate and perpetuate their history and legacy, under the auspices of the group’s co-founder, lead singer and arranger, Jerry Lawson.
Jerry Lawson – tenor, baritone, leadJimmy ‘Bro’ ‘Mr. Bass Man’ Hayes – bassJoseph Jesse ‘Sweet Joe’ Russell – 2nd tenor'Little' Jayotis Washington – 1st teno...
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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,...
Dec 16, 2008 · The Persuasions "Up on the Roof". William Adams. 11.6K subscribers. Subscribed. 923. 159K views 15 years ago. Acappella ...more.
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Aug 29, 2011 · The Persuasions - DooWop Medley (Live 1971) - YouTube. bluesandrhythm. 6.85K subscribers. Subscribed. 1.1K. 138K views 12 years ago. The classic group at the top of their game. ...more.
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The Persuasions are an a cappella group that formed in Brooklyn, New York in 1962. In 1969, Frank Zappa heard The Persuasions singing live over the phone in a New Jersey record shop, picked his jaw up off the ground and promptly flew the group to Los Angeles to record their first album “A Cappella”.
