John Whitehead (singer)
American singer-songwriter (1948–2004) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Cavadus Whitehead (July 10, 1948 – May 11, 2004) was an American singer and songwriter. He was best known as one of the key members of the Philadelphia International record label, and was one-half of the successful team of McFadden & Whitehead with Gene McFadden.[1]
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Birth name | John Cavadus Whitehead |
Born | (1948-07-10)July 10, 1948 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | May 11, 2004(2004-05-11) (aged 55) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Genres | Disco R&B Philly Soul |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
Years active | 1968–2004 |
Labels | Philadelphia International |
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McFadden and Whitehead wrote many hits for Philadelphia International artists, including the The O'Jays and Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, and had their own hit with "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" in 1979.[2]
He was the father of both members of the Whitehead Brothers, a mid-1990s duo.