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James Sawyer

1945-2013 US
R&B/Soul
A.k.a. James McKinley Sawyer

James (who became a Deacon in later life), was born on June 26, 1945, in Baltimore, MD, USA. James who died April 24th 2013, received his education in the Baltimore City Public School System. He graduated from Baltimore City College in 1964. Shortly after graduation he was drafted into the United States Army. After basic-training he was sent to VietNam during the height of America’s involvement and he would eventually serve two tours of duty there. James received several Medals which included the VietNam Service Metal, Good Conduct Metal and a Bronze Star. After the Viet Nam War, James would again follow his dream to become a professional entertainer. He and two of his childhood friends, Lee Pittman and Herman Gaynor help found the R&B group, The Sultans. Their unique style would eventually be heard worldwide as The Sultans aka. Tomorrow’s Promise released their No. #1 single, “You’re Sweet, You’re Fine, You’re Everything,” (1973) written and arranged by James and the top 10 recording “That’s The Way It Will Stay.” Tomorrow's Promise recorded for Mary’s Records a local company. But success was to come with Capital Records and Mercury Record companies. James as a Businessman was unselfish with the group’s success. He became a co-owner of the former Mother Lodes Night Club with his brothers in an effort to help promote other local talent.

Genres

• R&B/Soul
• Electronic

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