Let your hair down yvonne fair biography
•
Richmond BLK History | T R A I L B L A Z E R S
Discover the rich tapestry of Black trailblazers who have shaped the vibrant community of Richmond. Delve into their impactful contributions and inspiring stories as we celebrate the resilience, creativity, and legacy of those who have left an indelible mark on the Richmond Region.
August Moon, born Alexander Randolph in Blackwell during the Great Depression, was a dedicated advocate for social justice and a cherished figure in the Southside community, affectionately known as the "Mayor of Hull Street."
As a devout Christian, he understood the importance of service, as demonstrated by his membership in the U.S. Navy, Crusade for Voters, Hull Street Merchants Association, Rainbow Coalition, United Struggle Movement, and Stop The Violence Campaign.
Moon found success as an entrepreneur and entertainer, leaving a lasting impact through his music, venues, and radio and television shows. He produced hits like "Seven Minutes of Funk" with The Whole Darn Family, one of hip-hop's most sampled songs.
His commitment to truth and advocacy extended to media platforms, where he hosted shows like "Tell It Like It Is," embodying a mantra of standing firm in principles. Through his multifaceted endeavors,
•
More albums from Yvonne Fair
•
Flora Yvonne Coleman was born in Richmond, Virginia on October 12, 1942. She dropped out of high school in the eleventh grade to marry Leroy Fair, and gave birth to their son shortly after. At the recommendation of her husband, she joined the Chantels and then the James Brown Revue in 1961. While performing with Brown, she recorded "I Found You", which he later re-worked into his own signature hit "I Got You (I Feel Good)". Between 1962 and 1966, Yvonne recorded 5 singles with the James Brown Band, for the King Records imprint.
Yvonne and James Brown |
After stays at the Smash and Soul Records imprints (in the late Sixties), she later linked up with Chuck Jackson who took her to Motown Records. Fair had a small part as a singer in the Motown produced film Lady Sings the Blues (1972). While on Motown, she was the opening act for the Temptations, the Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder. Fair worked with producer Norman Whitfield on a series of singles: "Love Ain't No Toy", "Walk Out the Door If You Wanna", and her cover version of "Funky Music Sho' 'Nuff Turns Me On". All these featured on her only album in 1975 titled The Bitch Is Black, which was re-released on CD for the first time more than 30 years later. A talent sadly underappreciated who deserved