The WinstonsThe Winstons is a funk and soul music outfit, based in Washington, D.C., from the 1960s who are most notable for recording a track called "Amen, Brother" (a B-side to the single "Color Him Father" recorded in 1969). "Amen, Brother" is probably the most sampled record of all time. Midway through the track there is a drum solo which has been sampled and used in thousands of hip-hop, pop, drum and bass and jungle tracks. This beat is known as the "Amen break", after the song. Thanks to Charlie who requested this song, I learned an important bit of drumming history. This is a cool groove. I hope you enjoy it.
G.C. Coleman (vocals, drums) Richard L. Spencer (lead vocals, tenor saxophone) Ray Maritano (vocals, alto saxophone) Quincy Mattison (vocals, lead guitar) Phil Tolotta (second lead, organ) Sonny Peckrol (vocals, bass guitar) Their famous "Amen break" can be heard in thousands of songs, e.g. "Straight Outta Compton" by N.W.A.. [1] They toured as backup for The Impressions. Gregory C. Coleman (September 1944 – September 2006) was a member of The Winstons and the drummer of the Amen Break, a famous drum solo taken from the recording "Amen, Brother" made in 1969 by The Winston. This solo is one of the most frequently sampled drum loops in modern music and is used in genres from drum and bass to hip hop and beyond. Gregory Coleman was born in September 1944, one of five brothers and sisters. He was a member of the Mount Calvary Baptist Church and graduated from Armstrong High School in Richmond, Virginia in 1962. While in high school, he was a dynamic drum major for the school band and formed his own band, called GC Coleman and the Soul Twisters. He later drummed for the Marvelettes of Motown, Otis Redding as well as Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions. He loved to dance and was known for his laughter and sharp dressing. Later moved to Washington DC where he joined The Winstons and after that to Atlanta where he played with the Georgia Power Band and recorded with Brick. Gregory C. Coleman died in Atlanta, Georgia in September, 2006. He was twice married and is survived by a daughter and step daughter.
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