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At that time, Sylvia Shemwell (sister of Judy Clay) replaced Troy, while Cissy Houston took over from Dionne, with Dee Dee Warwick as the group's official leader. The group sang backup for many stars, including Solomon Burke, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, and Esther Phillips.
The Sweet Inspirations sind eine US-amerikanische Gesangsgruppe, die 1967 ihre ersten Schallplatten aufnahm. Zu jener Zeit bestand die Gruppe aus Cissy Houston, Estelle Brown, Myrna Smith und Sylvia Shemwell. International bekannt wurde sie vor allem durch ihre Zusammenarbeit mit Elvis Presley.
Sylvia passed away on February 13, 2010. Sylvia suffered a stroke in 2001 forcing her to stop touring with the group and her recovery had been slow, with her ability to speak and sing greatly compromised. Sylvia will be remembered fondly by millions of Elvis fans all over the world. Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Sylvia Shemwell also ...
Reunited in 1994 to perform on selected shows (including a tribute to Elvis Presley), the original trio of Estelle, Myrna and Sylvia were joined by Portia Griffin who previously had sung with Herbie Hancock, Bobbie Brown, Jeffrey Osborne (for 18 years) and most recently The Black Crows.
Sylvia Shemwell. (b. June 30 th,1941). Vocalist in American R&B group, The Sweet Inspirations, founded by Cissy Houston.Sylvia was also the sister of Gospel and soul singer Judy Clay. Shemwell began singing at the young age of five years old, and by the time she had turned 14 years old, she’d won a contest for the Apollo Amateur Hour.
15. Dez. 2016 · The Sweet Inspirations 1969: Sylvia Shemwell, Cissy Houston, Myrna Smith and Estelle Brown. Fighting Racism. Elvis demonstrated his desire for racial reconciliation in the musicians he chose, and in the treatment they received. When he made his first appearance in texas at the Astrodome, according to Myrna Smith, Elvis was told ...
'Sweet, Sweet Soul' was recorded in late 1970, with Sylvia, Estelle, Myrna and new member Ann Williams, who was a friend of Estelle’s who remind for what turned out to be the group’s last full Atlantic album.
