The Winstons

The Winstons

The Winstons is a funk and soul music outfit, based in Washington, D.C., from the 1960s who are most notable for recording a track called "Amen, Brother" (a B-side to the single "Color Him Father" recorded in 1969). "Amen, Brother" is probably the most sampled record of all time. Midway through the track there is a drum solo which has been sampled and used in thousands of hip-hop, pop, drum and bass and jungle tracks. This beat is known as the "Amen break", after the song.

The Winstons line-up included:

*G.C. Coleman (vocals, drums)
*Richard L. Spencer (lead vocals, tenor saxophone)
*Ray Maritano (vocals, alto saxophone)
*Quincy Mattison (vocals, lead guitar)
*Phil Tolotta (second lead, organ)
*Sonny Peckrol (vocals, bass guitar)

Their famous "Amen break" can be heard in thousands of songs, e.g. "Straight Outta Compton" by N.W.A.. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SaFTm2bcac]

The Winstons toured as backup for The Impressions.

Notable songs

*"Color Him Father" - (1969) - Billboard Hot 100 # 7
*"Amen, Brother" - (1969)

External links

*amg | id = 11:rp0xlfje5cqp | label = The Winstons


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