BACK IN THE GAME
Lucious Larkins
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The "Soul Dog" Neal Furr
Southern Soul Corner
We mentioned a month or two
ago here at SSC about a new CD
received from a former member of Archie Bell & The Drells. Lucious Larkins, a singer with a special voice, is originally from Jacksonville, Florida. Lucious went on the road with Archie and the group for an extended period of time back in the day, initially as an opening act and later on as a member of the band. Retiring from the road, Lucious focused on writing songs for others for several years. With a background in Gospel, R&B and Soul, Larkins has channeled his vocal skills into releasing an exciting album entitled Back In The Game. A strong dose of sultry soulfulness excellent for late night listening, I am partial to several of the cuts including It's Got To Be Love, Baby I Like It and Special Love. Larkins sings with a passion that you don't always hear these days. Give it a listen - the album is available at http://wincomusicgroup.com/store/as well as on iTunes.
Jacksonville’s Legacy
African American Heritage Trails
Jacksonville Historic People & Places
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American Performing Artists Associated with Jacksonville - Inez Bivens
Born in tifton, georgia, but raised in Jacksonville, inez Bivens was a graduate of edward Waters college and later attended new century Business school. While serving as secretary to A.M.E Bishop G.E. curry, Inez Bivens started a successful career as a promoter of gospel performers. several of the noted gospel singers she promoted were local youths such as Lucious Larkins, later a member of Archie Bell and the Drells, Glenn Jones, noted for his 1984 RCA hit “Bring Back Your love,” and Jacquelyn I. Fort, who became a member of the Clara Ward Singers. Inez Bivens also organized and managed her own groups that included The Gospel Echoes, The Biven Specials, Mrs. Jacquelyn Inez Fort, and The Gospel Echoettes. As a gospel promoter, she constructed a large house on Fairfax Street near Edward Waters College that included eight bedrooms, three bathrooms and a chapel. Due to segregation, many gospel performers could not find accommodations in Jacksonville and stayed at her house during their visits to the city. Some of the noted gospel singers she booked in Jacksonville included Sam Cook.