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What song is Cameo famous for?

#1 – Word Up!

No song from Cameo charted quite like “Word Up!” did when it was released in 1986. Not only did it become the band's first top forty hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 when it peaked at number six, but it was the most globally successful.

Who was the lead singer of Cameo?

Larry Ernest Blackmon

Larry Ernest Blackmon (born May 24, 1956) is an American vocalist and musician who gained acclaim as the lead singer and founder frontman of the funk and R&B band Cameo.
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Larry Blackmon
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter record producer arranger
Instrument(s)	Vocals, bass guitar, drums, percussion
Years active	1971–present

Who were the original members of Cameo?

Cameo is an American funk band that formed in 1974.
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Cameo (band)

Cameo
Labels	Chocolate City Atlanta Artists Reprise
Members	Larry Blackmon Anthony Lockett Aaron Mills Jeff Nelson

Which British group was the most successful of the second British invasion?

Undoubtedly, the two British bands that had the most success in the States were Duran Duran and Culture Club, who together had a combined eight Top 10 hits in 1983, and created teenage fan hysteria reminiscent of the Beatles.

One may also ask: how much is prince worth?

In 2021, the IRS determined that Prince's estate is worth $163.2 million.

Who did Prince write Little Red Corvette about?

Prince got the idea for "Little Red Corvette" when he dozed off in band memberLisa Coleman's 1964 Mercury Montclair Marauderafter an exhausting all-night recording session. Yep, you read that correctly. The song was not inspired by a Corvette at all.

Consequently, did prince's dad shoot himself?

For a long time, Prince was fighting for the father to actually kill himself in that scene and be done with it. And what Prince wanted in this film was a much darker conclusion and a much darker feel throughout. And again, these were all rookies.

Did Prince Fire Wendy and Lisa?

After Prince disbanded the group, the drummer co-wrote and co-produced bandmates Wendy & Lisa's debut album and then struck out on his own. He also worked as a radio host. After suffering a near-fatal heart attack in 2010, he had organized reunions of Revolution members for his foundation, My Purple Heart. Bobby Z.

Who was the female guitar player for Prince?

Wendy Ann Melvoin (born January 26, 1964) is an American guitarist and singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Prince as part of his backing band The Revolution, and for her collaboration with Lisa Coleman as one half of the duo Wendy & Lisa.

Who held the mirror for Morris Day?

During one performance, lead singer Morris Day asked for someone to bring him a mirror.
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Jerome Benton
Born	September 19, 1962
Genres	Rock, pop, R&B, soul, funk, funk rock, funk metal, dance
Occupation(s)	Musician, actor
Years active	1981–present

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