Hidden Strength
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Hidden Strength was a disco funk band that was active during the mid 1970s period. They had hits with "Hustle on Up (Do the Bump)" and "I Don't Want to Be a Lone Ranger".
Background
The group Hidden Strength was discovered by Bob Skaff. They were made up of Roy Herring on vocals, Grover Underwood on keyboards, Ken Sullivan on keyboards, Ray Anderson on trombone, Robert Leach on saxophone, Alvin Brown on bass and Al Thomas on drums.
The group's live sound was described by Billboard as something between Jimi Hendrix and Sly & the Family Stone. According to the Funk My Soul website, their recordings are in the Earth Wind & Fire mode.
Hidden Strength was managed by Jimmy Walsh and Namanco productions who handled Joe Namath's career. Namanco was started in 1969.
Career
The group opened for Ike and Tina Turner on New Years Eve 1974 at the NFE Theater (formerly the Fillmore East venue). According to New York Times reviewer John Rockwell, their performance was quite good and full of energy and catchy precision.
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