S.O.U.L.--Burning Spear

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Biography by Andrew Hamilton Originating in Cleveland, OH, SOUL stood for "Sounds of Unity and Love." The members were Lee Lovett (bass), Gus Hawkins (sax/flute), Paul Stubblefield (drums), and Walter Winston (guitar). Larry Hancock (vocals/organ) was added in 1971 and Bernard (Beloyd) Taylor (guitar) replaced Winston in 1972. All had been involved in music before the formation of SOUL The fellows entered a battle-of-the-bands contest in 1970, sponsored by the May Company department store in ...