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The Hesitations are a singing group from Cleveland, Ohio that first began recording on the Kapp label in 1967. "Born Free" from the movie of the same name, and "The Impossible Dream" were their most noted hits. They recorded four Albums "Soul Superman", "Born Free", "That's Where Its At" and "Solid Gold". The Hesitations went to New York in 1968 where they performed at the famed Apollo Theater along with Chuck Jackson. They toured Germany with Dick Clark with the USO show, which was also broadcast on the Armed Forces Radio Stations. The Hesitations have performed with Gladys Knight and the Pips, Stevie Wonder, The Ojays, Sly and the Family Stone and a multitude of others. The group continued to perform until the late 80's when they disbanded.
In 2006 Art Blakey, who was the lead singer on most of the songs, was asked by the Cleveland Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, if he could get the group back together to do a show with various Doo-Wop groups, such as the Skyliners, US Bonds, The Reflections and the Edsels. After trying to contact Leonard Veal and Charles Scott, who were not available, Art contacted the guys that he had started out singing with in "The Sahibs", one of Cleveland's Premier Groups. Some of them were playing in other bands and singing with other groups but the thought of them getting together again was hard to resist. They performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to a very responsive audience, it was decided that a comback was in order. After rehearsing for about eight months putting a show together, they started performing. The Hesitations have been mezmorizing audiences in the Northeast Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Casinos, Resorts and Supper Clubs around the country. In March of 2010 they performed for thousands of Fans in the UK. There are four singers and five musicians, they have the capability of adding more if needed. They are capable of performing in any type of venue because of their wide variety of music, from R&B, Country, Gospel and Standards, along with many of their popular hits. The harmony that this group presents is very unique and they have added a female vocalist to the group, Joyce Blakey, the wife of Art, which adds a whole new dimension to this already dynamic group. Each member is capable of being a lead singer and they have put together a band that compliments their style, not to mention that each band member is a star in his own right. The group consists of William Carter, George Hendricks, James Dotson, who has been replaced by Joyce Blakey because of illness and Art Blakey. The band members are Garey Harbour,(Keyboards) Ric Kerr, (Guitar) David Dillard(Bass) Roger Maple on (Sax) and Ronnie Wilson, (Drums). You will enjoy this group no matter what your choice of music is, if you like dancing or just like to sit back and enjoy the mellow sounds of The Hesitations, you will not be disappointed.
THE HESITATIONS
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