Sir Waldo Weathers

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Sir Waldo Weathers (2013)
Sir Waldo's Funk Circus
General information
Genre (s) Funk, soul
Website www.waldoweathers.com
Current occupation
Sir Waldo Weathers
Alvin Mills
Jimi Wilkes
Andrew "The Bullet" Lauer
Marquis de Shoelch
Moni Ramoni
Michelle Labonte
Sir Waldo's Classical Soul Orchestra
General information
Genre (s) Funk, soul, blues
Website www.waldoweathers.com
Current occupation
Sir Waldo Weathers
Marquis de Shoelch
Klaus Marquardt

Sir Waldo Weathers (born March 1, 1950 in Louisville , Kentucky ) is an American singer , entertainer and saxophonist . He was a member of James Brown's band for 15 years .

Life

Waldo Weathers first appeared in a club with the band New Birth at the age of twelve. As a saxophonist, Weathers started out with rhythm and blues bands, but soon switched to jazz and funk . In 1985 he was recognized as the first colored country sax player by the Country Music Hall of Fame .

From 1979 to 1989 Weathers was on stage with the music greats Charley Pride and Johnnie Taylor. Waldo Weathers headlined the MS Europa from 2005 to 2009 . From 2010 to 2011 he accompanied Phil Collins on Germany's stages.

Waldo Weathers was a member of the James Brown Band from 1993 to 2008 and during this time also played several solos on Brown's albums and the live DVD Live at the House of Blues . Weathers also appeared on stage with BB King , Al Green , Little Richard , Harriet Lewis and many more.

In August 2008 Waldo Weathers was knighted by the German "Duke of the Meinbrexen manor " . Since then he has been called "Sir Waldo Weathers of Meinbrexen".

Sir Waldo Weathers plays and sings in the show band Sweet Soul Music Revue and in his two own bands, the Funk Circus and Classic Soul Orchestra.

Own projects and bands

Sir Waldo's Funk Circus

Together with his band Funk Circus, Sir Weathers plays covers by James Brown , Maceo Parker , Bootsy Collins and also plays his own pieces from his solo albums. Waldo Weathers takes on the role of lead singer and saxophonist.

Members:

  • Sir Waldo Weathers - lead singer / saxophone
  • Alvin Mills - drums / vocals
  • Andrew "The Bullet" Lauer - bass / vocals
  • Jimi Wilkes - guitar / vocals
  • Marquis de Shoelch - keyboard / Hammond organ
  • Moni Ramoni - saxophone / vocals
  • Michelle Labonte - saxophone / vocals

Sir Waldo's Classical Soul Orchestra

Under the name "Classical Soul Orchestra", Waldo Weathers presents his own versions of great classical soul pieces, as well as his own pieces from his albums. The band consists of up to 25 live musicians and, under the direction of Waldo Weathers and Marquis de Shoelch, also interprets songs by genre-untypical artists such as B. Bob Marley .

Regular cast:

  • Sir Waldo Weathers - lead singer / saxophone
  • Marquis de Shoelch - keyboard / Hammond organ

Guest musicians:

Discography

  • 1995: Live at the Apollo 1995 (James Brown)
  • 2000: DVD Live at the House of Blues (James Brown)
  • 2003: Saxual Fulfillment (Live in Barcelona) (Waldo Weathers)
  • 2004: Love Groove (Waldo Weathers)
  • 2007: Waldo's Groove (Waldo Weathers)
  • 2010: All I Want for Christmas Is You (Waldo Weathers)
  • 2013: How Do You Like Me Now? (Sir Waldo's Funk Circus)
  • 2014: Strings and Things (Sir Waldo's Classical Soul)
  • 2014: That's a Fact (Waldo Weathers feat.DJ Doc Tone)

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personal data
SURNAME Weathers, Sir Waldo
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American radio musician
DATE OF BIRTH March 1, 1950
PLACE OF BIRTH Louisville , Kentucky