The California Playboys

Band, US
Singer of R&B/Soul

In the early 1970s, the collective known as The California Playboys served as the backing band for R&B singer Lester Young on a series of 45 singles, before branching out to record a sole full-length LP under their own name, Trying To Become A Millionaire. The band consisted of primary arranger Robert Jacobs (guitar), Julian Vaught (second guitar and sax), Lenell Salone (guitar), Kelvin Dixon (vocals and drums), Jackie Rogers (trumpet), Kenney Dunaway (guitar) and William Smith (lead singer).

Members

	Kelvin Dixon dr, voc
	Julian Vaught sax, g
	Kenney Dunaway g
	William Smith voc
	Jackie Jay Rogers tr, eb

Popular Tracks

I've Got to Find Myself Another Girl on Trying to Become a Millionaire by The California Playboys

Just Say a Four Letter Word (Love) on Trying to Become a Millionaire by The California Playboys

Turned on for Good on Trying to Become a Millionaire by The California Playboys

Trying to Become a Millionaire on Trying to Become a Millionaire by The California Playboys

Double Love on Trying to Become a Millionaire by The California Playboys

She's a Real Sweet Woman on Trying to Become a Millionaire by The California Playboys

Funky, Funky Horse - Part 2 on Jazzy Grooves & Rare Vibes by Various Artists

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Discography

Title	Artist	Year	Type
Trying To Become A Millionaire	The California Playboys	1976	Album
Wobble Time / You'll Miss Me	Lester Young And His The California Playboys		Single
Bugaloo Pete	Lester Young And The California Playboys		Single
Funky, Funky Horse	Lester Young And The California Playboys		Single

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