HAROLD MELVIN'S BLUE NOTES ON TOUR:
More than a decade after their namesake's passing, Harold Melvin's Blue Notes continue to epitomize classic Philly soul with their smooth harmonies, slick style, and nostalgic live performances. The group amassed a string of No. 1 hits in the '70s, and timeless classics like "If You Don't Know Me By Now" and "Wake Up Everybody" are as vital and moving today as they were 40 years ago. After nearly two decades apart the group reunited in 2013 for the Soul Train Cruise, and they continue to take fans down memory lane with career-spanning sets of their romantic hits on tour.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Harold Melvin's Blue Notes got their start in the '50s as The Charlemagnes, adopting the new moniker only after recruiting lead singer Harold Melvin in 1954. They achieved minor success throughout that decade and the '60s, but things really picked up in 1970 with the addition of Teddy Pendergrass -- a vocalist whose contributions to the band ultimately eclipsed those of Melvin himself. With Pendergrass singing lead vocals, The Blue Notes racked up several chart topping albums and singles during the mid-'70s, including epochal No. 1's like "If You Don't Know Me By Now" and "The Love I Lost". Despite their popularity, the band's lineup continued to shift throughout the '70s and '80s, and in 1996 they called it quits after Harold Melvin suffered a debilitating stroke. The group made a triumphant return to the stage in 2013 for the Soul Train Cruise, performing with original member Lloyd Parks -- a seasoned veteran who continues to join the group on their unforgettable tours.
