The Blackbyrds

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The Blackbyrds

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American rhythm and blues and jazz-funk fusion group, inspired by trumpeter Donald Byrd.
Formed in Washington, D.C., in 1973, & released seven original albums and one remixes compilation for Fantasy between 1974 and 1980.
Reformed in 2012 by Keith Killgo.
Had members:
Allan Barnes (b.1949, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.) (reeds)
Barney Perry (b.1953, Buffalo, New York, U.S.A.) (guitar)
Kevin Toney (b.1953 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.) (keyboards)
Joseph Hall III (b.1954, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.) (bass)
Pericles Jacobs Jr. (b.1951, Washington D.C., U.S.A.) (percussion)
Keith Killgo (b.1954, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.) (drums)


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Mysterious Vibes

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Rock Creek Park

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Walking in Rhythm

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Dreaming About You

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Wilford's Gone

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Setlists

20 live performances · data from Setlist.fm

All · 20
1978
1977
1976
1975

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September 23, 1978

California Ballroom

Dunstable, England, United Kingdom


May 29, 1977

Circle Star Theatre

San Carlos, California, United States


May 28, 1977

Circle Star Theatre

San Carlos, California, United States


March 11, 1977

Carnegie Hall

New York, New York, United States


December 5, 1976

Wright Auditorium

Greenville, North Carolina, United States

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