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There is always room for argument when the birth of
rhythm & blues is discussed
When did the various musical forms join together to create
what became known as soul music?
But there is no argument that one of the places most important to this music is Detroit, and according to Bettye LaVette, "Willie Jones was the first person to sing r&b in Detroit". Willie and his group The Royal Jokers
