The Blackbyrds have influenced the hip-hop generation, with Gang Starr, Da Lench Mob, and Full Force sampling their music. įounding member Allan Barnes died on July 25, 2016, aged 66. Their 1975 hit " Walking in Rhythm" received a Grammy nomination and sold over one million copies by May 1975. On "Rock Creek Park" and "Happy Music", Merry Clayton joined them on vocals. Orville Saunders (guitar), and Jay Jones ( flute, saxophone) joined later. The group was inspired by trumpeter Donald Byrd and featured some of his Howard University students: Kevin Toney ( keyboards), Keith Killgo ( vocals, drums), Joe Hall ( bass guitar), Allan Barnes ( saxophone, clarinet), and Barney Perry ( guitar).
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