Bobby Eli
Bobby Eli was an American musician, arranger, composer and record producer from Philadelphia, PA. He was a founding member and lead guitarist of the Philadelphia studio band MFSB (Mothers, Fathers, Sisters, Brothers).
George Winston
George Otis Winston III was an American pianist who was an established contemporary instrumental music performer. Best known for his solo piano recordings, Winston released his first album in 1972, and came to prominence with his 1980 album Autumn, which was followed in 1982 by Winter Into Spring and December. All three became platinum-selling albums, with December becoming a triple-platinum album. A total of 16 solo albums were released, accumulating over 15 million records sold, with the 1994 album Forest earning Winston a Grammy Award for Best New Age Album. Winston also played the guitar and harmonica. George Winston passed away in June 2023.
Barrett Strong
Barrett Strong, Jr. was an American singer and songwriter. Together with producer Norman Whitfield, they penned such songs as “I Heard It Through The Grapevine,” War,”, “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me),” and “Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone.” He is also known for his recording of “Money (That’s What I Want),” which was the first hit single for the Motown record label. In 2004, Strong was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Barrett Strong passed away in January 2023.