50+THE SECOND HALF Magazine | THE AVENUE TO YOU!
Jun 19, 2016•1 hr
Episode description
THE YOUNG SENATORS RELOADED with us today. Join the conversation by calling 347-539-5867.
Visit there website at: http://www.theyoungsenators.com/
Based in Washington, DC ~Genre: #R&B #Funk ~Band Originated in 1965 ~Originally known as The Young Senators ~Dubbed The Emperors of Go-Go
~In 1969, had their own record label and number one hit single, "Jungle" DC's 1st Go-Go record ~In 1972 started a successful career with Motown artist, the late Eddie Kendricks, as his recording and touring band.
~June 11, 1996, and thereafter, celebrated as "The Young Senators' Day" in Washington, DC ~In 2002, inducted into Washington, DC's Go-Go Hall of Fame
~Now, after more than 30 years, The Young Senators regrouped and performing again as THE YOUNG SENATORS RELOADED!
Joining original membersJimi Dougans, (vocals & congas) and James Johnson, (drums), are new members Wendy Hicks, (vocals), Mark Brooks, (guitar), Jason Cook, (keyboards), and Ernie Reese, (bass).