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Ken Knox was one of the members of, Chairman of the Board, General Johnson wanted for Ken to carry on his legacy. The influences of this Nigel Lowis mix are a fusion of early Philly mixed in parts with Northern Soul, but not to loose the DSG Modern retro sound. Once again no samples, everything is played live. Ken Knox, was a 38 year member of Chairmen of the Board, whose legacy was built by the late Grammy Award winning General Johnson continues today with his group Ken Knox & Company. After the death of General Johnson in 2010, Knox decided to put the Brand Chairmen of the Board on the Mantle in General’s honor.
Ken Knox at the request of General Johnson was asked to keep their legacy going with much delight from COB fans thus the birth of Ken Knox & Company. Ken Knox & Company (Former Member of Chairmen of the Board) always does outstanding filled shows in America filled with unforgettable Chairman Of The Board beach classics as “Give Me a Little More Time”, “Everything's Tuesday”, “You Got Me Dangling On A String”, “Bless Your Heart” and the everlasting “Carolina Girls.”
In September 2011, Ken Knox, Thomas Hunter and Brandon Stevens released their first hit single “You.” This contemporary Pop/R&B hit has topped the Carolina Beach Music radio charts up and down the East Coast and in the UK. In 2012, the band scored another hit with “Carolina Shuffle”. In the latter part of 2013, the band released their 3rd single “I’m Ready, Willin & Able” which found its way on top of or in the top 5 on many radio charts.
The Legacy Continues with, Ken Knox being a member of the North and South Carolina Music Hall of Fame…Beach Music Hall of Fame.
Reach Out 2 Me was co- written by Thomas Hunter who fuses timeless classic style Soul with R&B . His effortlessly classy warm, melted chocolate voice oozes through you in waves leaving you totally at his mercy and begging for more. Brandon Stevens is a singer/songwriter with a smooth, soulful voice reminiscent of artists like Donny Hathaway, Brian McKnight and Marvin Gaye.