“Original” Soul Expedition Band- Freddie Terrell (Vocals/Guitar), Ralph Favors (Saxophone), Eli Rivers (Trumpet), Charles Edwards (Drums), Steve Russian (Bass), Raymond Smith (Vocals/Congas), Johnny Davenport (Vocals/Percussion)
Other Musicians - Daryl Harper (Organ), Eddie Maxey (Drums), J.J. Adams (Saxophone), Jimmy Brown (Trombone), Danny Blaylock (Trumpet)
Influences
Lee Moses, Wes Montgomery, B.B. King, Kenny Burrell, Jay Floyd, Hermon Hitson
Freddie Terrell got his first guitar at the age of twelve and began playing in his father's Gospel group at the age of thirteen. He started his first group, Freddie Terrell and the Blue Rhythm Band, in 1967. This started a fruitful career as a professional musician, producer, writer, and recording artist that continues to this day. In 1970, Freddie got together with Ralph Favors and Eli Rivers to start The Soul Expedition Band, which would go on to play an important role in the Atlanta R&B and Soul scene. Together with the Rev. Dr. W.J. Stafford, Freddie recorded the coveted "Soul Expedition" album for LeFevre Sound, a popular gospel label in the South. In addition to his work with the Soul Expedition and other Atlanta area bands, Freddie has toured with and played for The Drifters, Jackie Wilson, Wilson Pickett, Major Lance, and The Shirelles. A well-respected session artist, Freddie now co-owns the Atlanta International Music Group with Levoski Brown. He continues to record and produce and is currently working on a landmark re-issue of the famous "Soul Expedition" album that helped to cement his place in Southern music history. For more information about Freddie, please see the interview conducted by Colin Dilnot of N'Soul magazine at: http://darkendofthestreet.blogspot.com/
