Free Life were an American soul-funk nonet that released a self-titled album on Epic in 1978, followed by a standalone single on the label in 1979. The band were produced by Earth, Wind & Fire vocalist Philip Bailey, who discovered the nine-piece and brought them to the label.
Members: Carl Carwell, David Straughter, Ernest Straughter, Julius Carey, Louis Russell, Robert Russell, Spencer Bean, Wayne Stalling, Winston Ford
Discography:
- Free Life (1978)
- “Dance Fantasy” / “There’s Something Better” (1979)
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