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The Friends of Distinction formed in 1968 in Los Angeles with original members Floyd Butler (June 5, 1937 – April 29, 1990), Harry Elston (born November 4, 1938), Jessica Cleaves (December 10, 1948 – May 2, 2014), and Barbara Jean Love (born July 24, 1941).
6 de nov. de 2007 · R&B singer Harry James Elston was born on November 4, 1938 in Dallas, Texas to the musical family of Ernestine Cooksey and Leonard David Elston, Sr. Elston grew up in San Diego, California and attended Midway Elementary School and Point Loma High School. Elston began his career in the music industry around the ages of sixteen or seventeen with the Johnny Otis Caravan.
The Friends of Distinction were founded during 1968 in Los Angeles by Harry Elston and Floyd Butler. They brought in Jessica Cleaves and Barbara Jean Love. ...
6 de jul. de 2021 · The ensemble founders were lead vocalist, lyricist Harry Elston, born on November 4, 1938, in Dallas, Texas, and composer, lyricist Floyd Butler, born on June 5,1937 in San Diego, California. Both musicians had been part of a group called the Hi-Fi’s that backed the legendary Ray Charles.
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Friends of Distinction frontman Harry Elston began his singing career with Ray Charles’ backup band, the Hi-Fis. Eventually, the group changed their name to the Vocals and recorded for Charles’ Tangerine label. When none of their singles charted, the group went their separate ways.
This life oral history interview with Harry Elston was conducted by Jacques Lesure on November 6, 2007, in Studio City , California, and was recorded on 7 Betacame SP videocasettes. R & B singer and songwriter Harry Elston (1938 - ) co-founded the R & B group, Friends of Distinction.
