Melvin Sparks

Melvin Sparks
Although not a huge name in jazz, Melvin Sparks brought his Grant Greeninfluenced guitar to quite a few souljazz and organcombo recordings of the late '60s and early '70s. A lover of jazz as well as RB and blues, the Houston native took up the guitar at 11, and was only 13 when he sat in with B.B. King. In 1963, he joined the Upsetters, an RB show band that backed Little Richard, Sam Cooke, and other big names. After leaving the Upsetters, Sparks played with Jack McDuff in 19661967. The...
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Melvin Sparks Spark Plug
By: Melvin Sparks
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Who's Gonna Take the Weight?, Spark Plug, Conjunction
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Melvin Sparks I'm a Gittar Player
By: Melvin Sparks
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Song List: Mr. Texan, Balcony, Jiggy
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