Angelo Starr
Angelo Starr is an American singer, musician and record producer. He is also the younger brother of the late soul singer Edwin Starr.
Angelo Starr | |
|---|---|
| Born | Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Labels | Centre City Records |
Background
Angelo Starr was born in Cleveland, Ohio. His time as a youth was spent in Cleveland as well as Detroit, Michigan, where he would go to see his brother Edwin during the summer school breaks.[1] The reason Starr came to the UK was because of his brother.[2]
One of the fields Starr had worked in is as an audio engineer with the UK hip hop label Kold Sweat Records.[3]
The Team
The Team was Edwin Starr's touring band. It was formed in 1982 by percussionist Clive Hare and bass player Kevin Kendall. Angelo Starr's first involvement with the group came about during the 1990s when he took the place on a show filling in for their absent guitarist. He carried on doing work for them and served as their musical director.[4] Upon the death of his brother in 2003, he felt he had reached an impasse and did not know if he still wanted to be involved with music.[5] He eventually stepped in to front his brother's touring band[6] The Team which had been around for years. They played at various venues such as the Riverbank Bar & Kitchen, which was part of their concert tour with their end concert in Great Yarmouth in November 2017.[7]
Other music involvement
Starr also contributes as a singer in The AllStars Collective.[8]
Discography
| Title | Release info | Year | F | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Stand On My Own Two Feet" / "Non Stop Destination" | Centre City Records CENC 001 | 2007 | 7" 45 | [9] |
| Title | Release info | Year | Track(s) | F | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Soul 2007 | Centre City Records CENCCD001 | 2007 | "Stand On My Own Two Feet" "Non Stop Destination" |
CD + DVD | |
| Disco 2008 | Centre City Records CENCCD002 | 2007 | "There's A Storm Coming On" | CD | |
| Yesterday And Tomorrow | Centre City Records CENCCD003 | 2008 | "Baby I'm Still The Same Man" | CD | |
| Northern Soul 2008 | Centre City Records CENCCD004 | 2008 | "Don't Leave Me Stranded" | CD | Starr also does backing vocals for "You Threw A Lucky Punch" by Fay Jones[10] |
| Reaching For The Very Best | Goldsoul GOLDENCD009 Centre City Records GOLDENCD009 |
2008 | "Stand On My Own Two Feet" | CD | [11] |
| Northern Soul 2009 | Centre City Records CENCCD007 Wienerworld WNRCD5050 |
2009 | "Back In The Middle Of A Broken Heart" | CD + DVD | |
| Northern Soul 2010 | Centre City Records CENCCD009 Wienerworld WNRCD5056 |
2010 | "Let Me Be The Guy" | CD | Starr also does backing vocals for "Lost In The Wind" by Fay Jones |
| Northern Soul 2011 | Centre City Records CENCCD011 Wienerworld WNRCD5066 |
2012 | "Conquer The World" | CD | |
| Northern Soul 2012 | Centre City Records CENCCD012 Wienerworld WNRCD5067 |
2012 | "Checking My Mailbox" | CD | [12] |
References
- UK Music Reviews, September 11 - INTERVIEW: Angelo Starr By Kevin Cooper
- The Guardian, Sunday 23 August 2015 - Lemar and Angelo Starr’s special musical relationship
- Morgan, Damien (2008). Hip Hop Had a Dream: Vol. 1 the Artful Movement. AuthorHouse. p. 302. ISBN 9781456791407.
- Blues & Soul - Feature The Team: Starr Turn
- The Guardian, Sunday 23 August 2015 - Lemar and Angelo Starr’s special musical relationship
- Penny Black Music, 23/02/2013 - Interview With Angelo Starr
- The AllStars Collective - Angelo Starr
- Discogs - Angelo Starr Discography, Singles & EPs
- Discogs - Angelo Starr Discography, Albums
- Discogs - Angelo Starr Discography, Compilations
- Discogs - Angelo Starr Discography, Albums