TEARS IN MY EYES
by THE KENNY HAMBER STORY By Kenny Hamber & John Smith
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About the Book
Kenny Hamber was born in Baltimore in 1943. Growing up in the projects there, he was strongly drawn to singing (much more so than to general education). After embarking on a musical journey as a member of a vocal harmony group, he struck out on his own as a solo singer just as soul music's golden age was dawning. He spent much of the 1960's performing in & around his home city though he headed off to New York and Philadelphia to progress his recording
career (working with the likes of Bert Berns, King Curtis, Cissy Houston, Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff and others in the process).
Towards the end of the 1960's, once again a member of a group, he relocated to Providence, Rhode Island to seek new opportunities. After establishing himself there, he built a new group and landed another recording contract. Moving on once again, this time to Hartford, he continued his career meeting numerous
challenges along the way. After getting to perform overseas, Kenny finally learnt that all his efforts had not been in vain and that his old records were much sought after in various parts of the world. Over fifty years after he started out, Kenny is still chasing his dreams. He has experienced a lot en-route and 'Tears In My Eyes' tells his fascinating story.
career (working with the likes of Bert Berns, King Curtis, Cissy Houston, Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff and others in the process).
Towards the end of the 1960's, once again a member of a group, he relocated to Providence, Rhode Island to seek new opportunities. After establishing himself there, he built a new group and landed another recording contract. Moving on once again, this time to Hartford, he continued his career meeting numerous
challenges along the way. After getting to perform overseas, Kenny finally learnt that all his efforts had not been in vain and that his old records were much sought after in various parts of the world. Over fifty years after he started out, Kenny is still chasing his dreams. He has experienced a lot en-route and 'Tears In My Eyes' tells his fascinating story.
Features & Details
- Primary Category: Biographies & Memoirs
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Project Option: 6×9 in, 15×23 cm
# of Pages: 194 - Publish Date: Dec 19, 2013
- Language English
- Keywords Kenny Hamber, soul music, Baltimore clubs, Arctic Records, Northern Soul, ABC Records, the Hitchhikers., WSID, Hartford
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About the Creator
John Smith
Oxford, UK
A soul music fan since around 1964, I have written bits for UK based soul fanzines since the early 1980's. Contributed to the book 'The In Crowd' that was published in 1999. A member of the production team that put on the Prestatyn Soul Weekender in North Wales, it was at that event that I met Kenny Hamber and we became friends. Our friendship resulted in us collaborating on his life story. The book is the result of our work together since 2010.