The Winstons
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The Winstons are a funk and soul music outfit from the 1960s who are most notable for recording a track called "Amen, Brother" (a B-side to the single "Color Him Father" edited in 1969). "Amen, Brother" is probably the most sampled record of all time. Midway through the track there is a drum solo which contains the "Amen break" which has been sampled and used in thousands of hip-hop, drum and bass and jungle tracks.
The Winstons were:
- G.C. Coleman (vocals, drums)
- Richard L. Spencer (lead vocals, tenor saxophone)
- Ray Maritano (vocals, alto saxophone)
- Quincy Mattison (vocals, lead guitar)
- Phil Tolotta (second lead, organ)
- Sonny Peckrol (vocals, bass guitar)
[edit] External links
- The Winstons at All Music Guide
- History of the Amen Break by Nate Harrison (18 minutes, 8 seconds)