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Big John Hamilton

American vocalist

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Big John Hamilton was an American singer.

Big John Hamilton was an American vocalist. He is known as a singer of Southern Soul music. Career Big John Hamilton recorded "The Train" and "Big Bad John" which were released on single, Minaret 124. The record was a Four Star pick in the 29 April 1967 issue of Record World. The reviewer wrote that the mood was just right on the bluesy single and to watch the sales.

Hamilton recorded the song "Big Fanny" backed with "How Much Can a Man Take". The song was referred to as powerful in the 2 March 1968 issue of Record World. The editor of "R&B Beat Where It's At" said that they dug the B side as well.

Hamilton and Doris Allen covered the Buddy Miles song "Them Changes". Backed with "Bright Star", it was released on Minaret MIN-159 in 1970.

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Who was Big John Hamilton?

American vocalist

What was Big John Hamilton's occupation?

Big John Hamilton was a singer.

What nationality was Big John Hamilton?

Big John Hamilton was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Big John Hamilton

· Wikidata: Q16915502

· DBpedia: Big John Hamilton (vocalist)

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