Randy Cain
Musical artist
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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]
May 2, 1945
Randy Cain | |
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Randy Cain as part of The Delfonics in 2006 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Herbert Randal Cain III May 2, 1945 |
| Died | April 9, 2009 (aged 63) |
| Genres | soul |
| Occupation | singer |
| Formerly of | The Delfonics |
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]