Singer Billy Davis Jr. (The Fifth Dimension) is 65
Topic: Fifth Dimension
A founding member of popular 1960's vocal group, the Fifth Dimension, Billy Davis, Jr. has continued to attract attention as a soloist and a duo partner with his wife, Marilyn McCoo. The hosts of a musical variety television program, the Marilyn McCoo And Billy Davis, Jr. Show, in 1977, they reunited for a 1990's revue, It Takes Two, that paid tribute to the great soul duets of the 60s, 70s, and 80's.
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The Fifth Dimension's unique sound lay somewhere between smooth, elegant soul and straightforward, adult-oriented pop, often with a distinct flower-power vibe. Although they appealed more to mainstream listeners than to a hip, hardcore R&B audience, they had a definite ear for contemporary trends; their selection of material helped kickstart the notable songwriting careers of Jimmy Webb and Laura Nyro, and their biggest hit was a medley from the hippie musical Hair, "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In."...complete BACKGROUND
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Updated: Sunday, 26 June 2005 1:15 PM EDT
Updated: Sunday, 26 June 2005 1:15 PM EDT