Maxx Kidd | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | Carl Lomax Kidd (1941-08-18)August 18, 19411 |
| Origin | Washington, D.C. |
| Died | March 13, 2017(2017-03-13) (aged 75) |
| Genres | |
| Occupations | Music executive, songwriter, record producer, film producer, concert promoter |
| Years active | 1960–2017 |
| Labels | T.T.E.D., Capitol, Curtom, Shrine |
Maxx Kidd (born Carl Lomax Kidd, August 8, 1941 – March 13, 2017)13 was an American record producer, music promoter, film producer, and impresario based in Washington, D.C.1 He is regarded as one of the most significant figures in shepherding the growth of go-go music.1456 Some of the most well-known production credits included "Blow Your Whistle" and "We Need Some Money", along with numerous other go-go songs.4 Additionally, Kidd has done concert promotion for numerous musical acts, such as Lou Rawls, Shalamar, The Temptations, Johnnie Taylor, Van McCoy, and The O'Jays.17
Biography
Maxx Kidd was born on August 8, 1941, and raised in Charleston, West Virginia.124 During his youth in West Virginia, he met Nat King Cole in a nightclub which was owned by his father.348 This encounter sparked Kidd's interest in the music industry.8 Thereafter, he became a calypso singer at a drive-in restaurant.48
Kidd briefly served in the United States Army before relocating to Washington, D.C. in 1960.18 After arriving in D.C., Kidd joined soul group The Enjoyables,4 whose members included Keni St. Lewis, James Johnson, William Britton, Gerald Richardson, and Sidney Hall.1910 The group released their debut single "Push a Little Harder" on Capitol Records in 1964, and the follow-up single "Shame" in 1966 on the D.C.-based label Shrine Records.8 Additionally, Kidd also worked with Curtis Mayfield's record label "Curtom Records", where he collaborated with Jerry Butler, Gene Chandler and Chuck Brown & the Soul Searchers.18 He created his own record label T.T.E.D. (the initials stood for "Tolerance, Trust, Eternal dedication, and Determination") and released numerous go-go singles and albums.478
In 1992, Kidd suffered a stroke and was faced with continuing health issues for the remainder of his life.811 He died on March 13, 2017, in Chevy Chase, Maryland at the age of 75.478 Kidd was survived by five daughters, one son, eleven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, four siblings, and a son-in-law.18
See also
See also
- Go-go, (a funk subgenre of Washington, D.C.)
- Good to Go, (1985 film and soundtrack)
- Music of Washington, D.C.
References
References
- Staff Writer (March 16, 2017). "Veteran Go-Go music producer Maxx Kidd dies at 75". Defender Network.
- Cooper, Michael (June 1985). "Kiss me Before You Go-Go". SPIN. pp. 65–67.
- "Maxx Kidd". Discogs. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
- Mitchell, Gail (March 15, 2017). "Go-Go Music Pioneer Maxx Kidd Dies at 75". Billboard.com.
- Staff Writer (15 March 2017). "Go-Go Music Pioneer Maxx Kidd Dies at 75". Music News Web.
- Lornell, Kip; Stephenson, Jr., Charles C. (2001). The Beat: Go-Go's Fusion of Funk and Hip-Hop. Billboard Books. ISBN 0-8230-7727-6.
- Staff Writer (n.d.). "Music producer Maxx Kidd dies". Hollywood.com. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
- Kiviat, Steve (March 20, 2017). "Maxx Kidd, Go-Go's Fiercest Advocate, Has Died". Washington City Paper.
- "The Enjoyables". Discogs. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
- Hamilton, Andrew. "The Enjoyables | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
- Johnson, Bruce (March 27, 2017). "#OffScriptOn9: Remember Go-Go pioneer Maxx Kidd". WUSA*9 | OFFSCRIPT with Bruce Johnson.
External links
External links
- Maxx Kidd at IMDb
- Take Me to the Go-Go at IMDb (upcoming biographical film)