Randy Cain

Randy Cain
Randy Cain as part of The Delfonics in 2006
Randy Cain as part of The Delfonics in 2006
Background information
Birth nameHerbert Randal Cain III
Born(1945-05-02)May 2, 1945
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 9, 2009(2009-04-09) (aged 63)
Maple Shade Township, New Jersey, U.S.
Genressoul
Occupationsinger
Formerly ofThe Delfonics

Herbert Randal Cain III (May 2, 1945 – April 9, 2009)[1][2] was a Philadelphia soul singer with The Delfonics (early 1960s to 1971). He also helped set up the group Blue Magic.[3]

Life and career

Cain was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.[2] Growing up, he befriended two brothers, Wilbert and William Hart.[4] During their attendance at Overbrook High School, Cain joined the Harts' existing vocal group, when a couple of its members dropped out.[5]

During his time with the group, The Delfonics won an R&B Grammy in 1970 for "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)".[5]

Cain left The Delfonics in 1971, with singer Major Harris taking his place in the line-up.[5][6] In 1973, while working for recording company WMOT Records, Cain helped introduce singer-songwriter Ted Mills to the vocal group Shades of Love, which Mills would join to form Blue Magic.[5]

Death

Cain died at his home in Maple Shade Township, New Jersey in April 2009, aged 63.[7]

References

  1. ^ Gross, Dan (April 11, 2009). "Randy Cain, member of the Delfonics, dies at 63". Philadelphia Daily News. p. 1. Archived from the original on April 16, 2009. Retrieved April 11, 2009.
  2. ^ a b Doc Rock. "The Dead Rock Stars Club 2009 January to June". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  3. ^ Klein, Terri. "Randy Cain : Obituary – ThisIsAnnouncements". Lastingtribute.co.uk. Archived from the original on September 10, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  4. ^ Moran, Robert (April 14, 2009). "Randy Cain, 63, one of Delfonics founders". Philadelphia Daily News. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
  5. ^ a b c d "Randy Cain: Founder member of the Philly soul group the Delfonics". The Independent. July 21, 2009. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
  6. ^ "Delfonics founder Randy Cain dies". NME. April 13, 2009. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
  7. ^ "Delfonics Founder Randy Cain Dies". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.