ROY HAMILTON
became familiar with Roy Hamilton through his hit single "Don't Let Go," arguably one of the greatest records ever made. His vocals, the energy, the brilliance of production instantly grabbed me at an early age. Later, when I heard the song in stereo for the first time...even better! I wanted to know more about this artist and find out if he had other "Don't Let Go"-type songs. He did, and as it turns out, possessed much more than that. His style influenced many vocalists who came later, but his life, though eventful and successful, was a short one. Born in 1929 in Leesburg, Georgia, Hamilton's main exposure to music as a youngster came from church gospel choirs. In his early teens, his family moved to Jersey City, New Jersey, where Roy eventually followed ... MORE ››
