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Main Discussion Area => In Memoriam, Happy Birthday => Topic started by: RGMike on March 08, 2012, 08:05:22 PM

Title: RIP James T Ellis of the Trammps, 74
Post by: RGMike on March 08, 2012, 08:05:22 PM

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/09/arts/music/jimmy-ellis-74-lead-singer-in-dance-band-trammps.html

I've always considered him a very underrated singer; the Trammps were essentially the Temptations of disco and Ellis their David Ruffin.

Title: Re: RIP James T Ellis of the Trammps, 74
Post by: Tinka Cat on March 08, 2012, 09:38:05 PM

Quote from: RGMike on March 08, 2012, 08:05:22 PM

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/09/arts/music/jimmy-ellis-74-lead-singer-in-dance-band-trammps.html
I've always considered him a very underrated singer; the Trammps were essentially the Temptations of disco and Ellis their David Ruffin.

Burn that mutha down.  RIP.