Holmes Brothers
(Formed in 1980 in New York)
Three decades to become an overnight sensation is an awfully long time. Now they have finally hit pay dirt and not before it’s due!
True R&B; greats, they would be equally at home in any review of blues or soul stalwarts as fine  examples of contemporary R&B; at its best.
The Brothers band consists of Sherman and Wendell Holmes, along with the drummer Popsy Dixon, who also possesses a fine tenor voice which adds an extra dimension to the band’s sound.
The brothers are both professionally trained and between them they play (at the very least!!) clarinet, piano, bass, trumpet, organ and guitar. In the 1960s they worked with Jimmy Jones and Charlie and Inez Fox amongst others, formed their own band, and also played in numerous Top 40 bands.
 The current band finally came together in 1980. Each of the albums they have recorded reveals the breadth of both their repertoire and capabilities. The Primer unreservedly recommends any and all of their records - you’ll find blues, soul, r&b;, gospel and even a touch of country and western in there, all fused together into something just a little bit
special.
The 1997 release "Promised Land" (on Rounder Records) is a fine starting point (it even takes the Beatles ‘And I Love Her’ and makes it into a true soul classic) but "Where It’s At" from 1991 or 1993’s "Soul Street" are equally as good. In 2004, the Brothers found themselves on Alligator Records and released "Simple Truths" and, yes, definitely worth a flutter!
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The Holmes Brothers continue to be largely unheralded performers. Those in the know appreciate both their eclecticism and fine playing and vocal talents. Any release is worth a place in your R&B; collection - you could well get hooked!
Favourite Album:-
Promised Land
Favourite Track:-
Promised Land
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