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]
Randy Cain | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Herbert Randal Cain III |
| Born | May 2, 1945 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | April 9, 2009 (aged 63) Maple Shade Township, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | soul |
| Occupation | singer |
| Formerly of | The Delfonics |
Life and career
editCain 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
editCain died at his home in Maple Shade Township, New Jersey in April 2009, aged 63.[7]
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Doc Rock. "The Dead Rock Stars Club 2009 January to June". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
- ^ Klein, Terri. "Randy Cain : Obituary – ThisIsAnnouncements". Lastingtribute.co.uk. Archived from the original on September 10, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
- ^ Moran, Robert (April 14, 2009). "Randy Cain, 63, one of Delfonics founders". Philadelphia Daily News. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Randy Cain: Founder member of the Philly soul group the Delfonics". The Independent. July 21, 2009. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
- ^ "Delfonics founder Randy Cain dies". NME. April 13, 2009. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
- ^ "Delfonics Founder Randy Cain Dies". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.