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Fleming Williams (December 26, 1943 in Flint, Michigan – February 15, 1998 in Flint, Michigan〔) was an American singer known as a member of the group The Hues Corporation and as the lead singer on their hit "Rock the Boat".〔Daily News August 6, 1974 (3 of 8 )〕 ==Background== Williams was a tenor from Flint, Michigan.〔''Rhythm and Blues, Rap, and Hip-hop'' by Frank Hoffmann (Page 127 Hues Corporation )〕 An early group he was a member of was called the 21st Generation, a group that that also featured James Cobbin and Ron Murray.〔Flint Area Theatres May 7, 2011 (Musical Based on Local Singer’s Life Rounds Out McCree Season Reviewed by Kathleen Kirby )〕 The group recorded a single, "I Need Love" / "Hey James" that was released in 1970 on the Tri-City label. It was arranged by alto saxophonist and arranger Willie "Face" Smith and produced by Choker Smith.〔Jazz Times 12/09/09 (Willie “Face” Smith, Alto Saxophonist and Arranger, Dies in Cleveland By Joe Lovano )〕〔Discogs (21st Generations – I Need Love / Hey James )〕 In the same year, he had his own composition "Poverty Child" released as the A side of a single released on the Better World record label. It was also arranged by Smith and produced by Campbell.〔Discogs (Fleming Williams / Shades Of Time (2) – Poverty Child / Can You Dig It )〕 Williams wasn't the original singer of the Hues Corporation. The group briefly had Karl Russell but he was soon replaced by Williams.〔Disco Museum (Fleming Williams Born: 12-26-1943 Died: 2-15-1998 undisclosed) )〕 Williams was actually discovered by Hues Corp member H. Ann Kelley.〔The Wall Street Journal April 2, 2014 (Anatomy of a Song: 'Rock The Boat' By Marc Myers )〕 The group had a no 1 hit with "Rock The Boat" which was the first disco hit to have that distinction.〔Song Facts (Rock The Boat by Hues Corporation )〕 According to fellow Hues Corp bandmate St. Clair Lee, Williams initially left the group after they recorded the first album, ''Freedom for the Stallion'', which featured "Rock the Boat," and was replaced by Tommy Brown.〔〔(James, Gary. Interview with St. Clair Lee of The Hues Corporation ) Retrieved 8-22-2015.〕〔The Washington Afro American May 27, 1975 (Page 11 The McKenzie Report Sell-out crowds for the Spinners )〕 However, after things did not work out with Tommy, Williams was brought back on board and remained with the group for another few years.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Fleming Williams」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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