McFadden and Whitehead: Ain't No Stoppin' Gene and John Now
John Abbey, Blues & Soul, June 1979
The McFadden and Whitehead story began back in the 60's when they toured with Otis Redding as members of the Epsilons. Then, in the early 70's, they emerged as a hit songwriting team and penned classics for the likes of the O'Jays and Teddy Pendergrass. Now they have realised their potential as natural showmen and their debut single has gone Gold...
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