Harmon Bethea

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Harmon Bethea

voc,
R&B/Soul
A.k.a. The Maskman

A World War II veteran, he recorded and performed gospel and rhythm and blues with the Progressive Four and the Corinthian Singers for Lillian Claiborne’s D.C. label in 1947 and ’48. In late 1949, Claiborne paired Bethea with another of her local acts, The Cap-Tans. In the midst of the British Invasion and the surge of Motown Records, Bethea took on the persona of “The Maskman", first donning the mask in 1968. His backing group evolved from the Cap-Tans to The Agents. The Bethea continued recording and performing well into his 60s.

Genres

R&B/Soul
Rock
Blues

Plays With

L' Cap-Tans

Progressive Four

The Cap-Tans

The Maskman And The Agents

The Progressiveaires

Band Members

Discography

Title	Artist	Year	Type
The Plainsman	Harmon Bethea	1976	Single
Over The Hill / There'll Be Some Changes	Harmon Bethea	1974	Single
Prices And Crisis	Harmon Bethea / The Maskman's Band	1974	Single
Talking About The Boss And I / Roaches	Harmon Bethea	1973	Single
Down Home Love	Harmon Bethea	1973	Single
Got To Find A Sweet Name	Harmon Bethea / The Maskman And The Agents	1972	Album
Put On Your Shoes (And Walk) / Never Would Have Made It	Harmon Bethea	1971	Single
She's my Meat / It could happen to you	Harmon Bethea	1970	Single
Moon Dream / When You Got Money	Harmon Bethea, The Maskman And The Agents	1970	Single
Get Away Dreams	Harmon Bethea, The Maskman And The Agents	1969	Single
One Eyed Dog In A Meat House / Never Would Have Made It	Harmon Bethea	1969	Single
Whenever I Look At You / 'Round The Rocket	Harmon Bethea And The Cap-Tans	1963	Single
I Wanna Make Love / You Better Mind	Harmon Bethea & The Cap-Tans	1963	Single
Annie Penguin / Rockin' In The Jungle	Harmon Bethea and The Cap-Tans	1962	Single

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