The Persuasions

The Persuasions
The Persuasions in 1972
Background information
OriginBrooklyn, New York, United States
GenresA cappella
Years active
  • 1962–2020
Past members
  • Jerry Lawson (deceased)
  • Jimmy Hayes (deceased)
  • Herbert (Toubo) Rhoad (deceased)
  • Joe Russell (deceased)
  • Jayotis Washington
  • Raymond Sanders

The Persuasions were an American a cappella group that formed in Brooklyn, New York in 1962, singing under corner streetlights and in subway corridors. Their style combined gospel, soul, early rock, and jazz into melodic five-part harmonies. Since being discovered by Frank Zappa, the Persuasions have released 23 studio albums to date.

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