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Murphy's Kids
Murphy's Kids was an R&B and soul band from Washington, D.C. that started playing in the late 1970s. Their song 'Thoughts on My Encounter with Martin Luther...
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Murphy's Kids was an R&B and soul band from Washington, D.C. that started playing in the late 1970s. Their song 'Thoughts on My Encounter with Martin Luther King III' came from meeting the civil rights leader's son, and it became one of their better-known tracks.
The original lineup included vocalist Larry Murphy, Jr., keyboardist Ronald Murphy, bassist Teon Ward, drummer Keith Jones, and guitarist Michael Jones. They put out albums like their self-titled debut in 1979, followed by 'Sweet Honey' in 1980 and 'Love and Soul' in 1981.
Some of their lyrics touched on social themes, which drew attention at the time. They worked with other musicians including saxophonist Oliver Wright, trumpeter Calvin Latham, and percussionist Jimmy Johnson.
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