By Soulpuss (24.102.217.36) on Saturday, February 15, 2003 - 06:37 pm:

Kingpins "It won't be this way always" Federal. This is one of my favourite records. Who are these kingpins. I remember reading somewhere that they were connected to the Kelly Brothers who recorded on Excello. I don't believe they had anything to do with King Curtis. Clarification anyone.

By bill (195.93.51.157) on Sunday, February 16, 2003 - 02:41 pm:

From liner notes to Kent CD "The Kelly Brothers Southern Sanctified Soul"...

"To establish their identity as a rhythm and blues group (they were formerly a gospel act - Bill) they changed their name to the King Pins......"

Notes by Robert Pruter.

Cheers,

Bill.

By Soulpuss (24.102.217.36) on Sunday, February 16, 2003 - 08:24 pm:

Bill: thanks a milliopn for the info. I don't think I got wind of a possible connection through a cd liner note. I just can't remember where. I love this site for answering queries like mine.