Randy Cain
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Maple Shade Township, New Jersey, U.S.
Randy Cain | |
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 Randy Cain as part of The Delfonics in 2006 | |
| Background information | |
| 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 |
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]
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]
