Friday with R&B - Urban Contemporary Indie Artist David Peaston

Friday with former Showtime at the Apollo Amateur Night contestant R&B, Soul, and urban contemporary Indie Artist David Peaston he won several rounds of this competition. David initial come to the scene in the 80’s and 90’s with a voice that is soft and yet powerful which proved itself when he won the Apollo competition.

This former teacher has such a beautiful gift for singing it’s refreshing and touching. His huge, bombastic voice reflects great family roots; his mother Martha Bass was one of the Clara Ward Singers and a great gospel performer, while his sister Fontella Bass has equally distinguished gospel and soul credentials. He started out as a teacher and after being laid off in 1981, Peaston moved from St. Louis to New York. He began doing session work and auditioned for a role in the gospel musical Don't Get God Started.

He also auditioned for a spot in the Apollo's famous Amateur Night competition. He became a featured attraction on the syndicated Showtime at the Apollo in 1988 and eventually landed a deal with Geffen. His 1989 LP Introducing...David Peaston was among that year's hottest and most soulful releases, and he also toured with Gladys Knight in America and Gerald Alston in England. Peaston moved to MCA for the 1991 release Mixed Emotions, but failed to get the vital crossover exposure or breakout urban hit he needed to get the recognition he deserved.

So, sit back relax have a cup of coffee, tea, glass of wine and enjoy some good conversation & music with David Peaston.


Links:

http://www.myspace.com/davidpeaston

http://www.amazon.com/David-Peaston/e/B000APWOEA