Saturday, September 18, 2010

Sept. 18: Charlie Foxx of "Mockingbird" fame died on this day in 1998...

... he was 58 years-old when he died from leukemia.

Charlie and his sister Inez Foxx, were an African-American rhythm and blues and soul duo from Greensboro, North Carolina. Inez sang lead vocal, while Charlie sang back-up and played guitar. Their most successful record was with their novelty composition, "Mockingbird," released in 1963, it made the Top 10 on both the rhythm and blues and pop charts.

Press links below to view You Tube video performances:

Other recordings included "I stand Accused", "Hurt by Love," "Ask Me," and "(1-2-3-4-5-6-7) Count the Days."
Recommended:
MockingbirdCharlie And Inez Foxx Meet Don Gardner And Dee Dee FordThe Dynamo Duo
Other recordings included "I stand Accused", "Hurt by Love," "Ask Me," and "(1-2-3-4-5-6-7) Count the Days."