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Major Harris III

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Major Harris III Famous memorial

Birth
Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, USA
Death
9 Nov 2012 (aged 65)
Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Hanover County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section 73
Memorial ID
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R&B Singer. He was a member of the legendary musical group The Delfonics from the early 1970's to 1974 and from the 1990's to 2000's. He made the rounds with several music groups in the 1960s, including the Charmers, the Teenagers and Nat Turner's Rebellion before joining the Delfonics in the early 1970s, replacing Randy Cain. Their recordings include "Hey Love" and "I Told You So" He was also associated with the Philadelphia soul sound. In 1974 he quit the group and pursued a solo career, his biggest hit was "Love Won't Let Me Wait" which was awarded a gold disc in 1975. In the 1990's he reunited with the Delfonics. He continued to tour with one of two ensembles during this time. He died from congestive heart and lung failure.
R&B Singer. He was a member of the legendary musical group The Delfonics from the early 1970's to 1974 and from the 1990's to 2000's. He made the rounds with several music groups in the 1960s, including the Charmers, the Teenagers and Nat Turner's Rebellion before joining the Delfonics in the early 1970s, replacing Randy Cain. Their recordings include "Hey Love" and "I Told You So" He was also associated with the Philadelphia soul sound. In 1974 he quit the group and pursued a solo career, his biggest hit was "Love Won't Let Me Wait" which was awarded a gold disc in 1975. In the 1990's he reunited with the Delfonics. He continued to tour with one of two ensembles during this time. He died from congestive heart and lung failure.

Bio by: Babe


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  • Originally Created by: Babe
  • Added: Nov 10, 2012
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100459482/major-harris: accessed ), memorial page for Major Harris III (9 Feb 1947–9 Nov 2012), Find a Grave Memorial ID 100459482, citing Roselawn Memory Gardens, Hanover County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.