Eugene McDaniels (Feb. 12, 1935 – July 29, 2011) was an American soul singer from Kansas City, Kan. Liberty Records issued his early-1960s albums 100 Lbs. of Clay!, Tower of Strength, Hit After Hit, Sings Movie Memories, The Wonderful World Of: Gene McDaniels, and Spanish Lace. Snuff Garrett produced the hit run that included “A […]
Universal Jones was an American soul-funk band that released the 1972 album Vol. 1 on MGM, produced and headed by veteran singer Eugene McDaniels. Members: Eugene McDaniels (vocals, acoustic guitar), Bob Woos (electric/acoustic guitar, bass), Maurice McKinley (drums, percussion), Leon Pendarvis (bass, electric piano, vocals), Sister Charlotte (vocals, percussion) Background Universal Jones formed in New […]
