Philadelphia soul (Music)
A Black-Owned Label Found Success with the Philadelphia Sound
Rock historian Ed Ward talks about the Philadelphia soul music scene which produced such superstars as Teddy Pendergrass. Many of those artists were signed to the Philadelphia International Records label.
Gamble and Huff: The Rise and Fall of Philadelphia International Records.
Rock Historian Ed Ward continues his review of "The Philly Sound: Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff & The Story of Brother Love (1966-1976)" (Epic)
Gamble and Huff: The Early Years
Rock historian Ed Ward on the Philadelphia production team of Gamble & Huff.
The Man Who Defined the Sound of Sophisticated Soul.
Rock historian Ed Ward profiles arranger and producer Thom (pronounced "tom") Bell. Bell's responsible for much of what came to be known as the "Philly" sound, a result of his work with groups such as the Delfonics and the Stylistics.
Music with a "Backbeat So Strong Even White Folks Couldn't Lose It": The Philadelphia Sound.
Rock historian Ed Ward profiles Leon Huff and Kenny Gamble, creators of the Philadelphia International label -- one of the great black pop record labels of the early '70's.