With one of Soul Music’s all-time great group names, the Chairmen of the Board has pleased music lovers for over 30 years. Formed in Detroit, the Chairmen were one of the first acts signed by songwriting legends Holland/Dozier/Holland for their Invictus label following H/D/H’s messy divorce from Motown.
The group came out of the box strong in 1970 with the wonderful “Give Me Just A Little More Time,” a classic early 70’s radio smash highlighted by the late lead singer General Johnson’s emotive, plaintive vocals. “Give Me” was the foundation of the group’s excellent debut album, which also featured the infectious “(You’ve Got Me) Dangling on a String.”
Over the years, the Chairmen of the Board were among Soul Music’s most consistent hit-makers, scoring big with “Finders Keepers,” “Chairman of the Board,” “Everything’s Tuesday,” and has become the “Kings of Beach Music” with these hits “Carolina Girls,” and “On the Beach.”
Another great part of this group’s legacy is the song, “Patches.” It appeared on the first Chairmen of the Board album and was co-written by the late General Johnson. The song wasn’t a hit until the famed blind guitarist Clarence Carter got his hands on it, and turned it into a soul classic. Johnson received a Grammy for it.
Today the group continues on at the request of the founder, the late General Johnson, who wanted to keep the group’s legacy strong. After Johnson’s death in 2010, Ken Knox, a 38-year member of the group, along with Thomas Hunter, Brandon Stevens, and 6 musicians, The Executives, have more than accomplished that vision.
Ken Knox and the boys of the band are a favorite on the East Coast of the USA, England, and are branching out into all parts of the world! Whether large or small events their performances are high energy and lots of audience participation!
With their music being featured in National Commercials, such as Swiffer, to The NFL Carolina Panthers featuring the group in video and Half Time Performances, and playing their music during home games, and being inducted into the NC Music Hall of Fame; Chairmen of the Board are still a big part of our music world today.
They were recently inducted into the Soul Music Hall of Fame, and we waiting for them to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
Iconic and legendary, The Chairmen Of The Board, featuring Ken Knox are back! That soul sound still makes you want to ease on down the Soul Train Line. Their music is perpetual, withstanding the test of time. Sounding better than ever, these Giants of soul show NO signs of stopping!
~ Divine Magazine
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