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The Magnificent Men 1964-1973

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The term "blue-eyed soul" was coined for white singers who were singing in the new soul style of the 1960s - acts like The Rascals, The Soul Survivors and The Righteous Brothers, who were probably the first act to have that tag appended to them.  I followed The Magnificent Men (MagMen) during the mid 60's all around New Jersey and Pennsylvania.  Then came my draft notice in 1968 and I lost track of them, except for purchasing their  LPs and 45s.  I always wondered what happened to the MagMen when my tour was up in late 72.   This year, 2023, Dave Bupp joined one of my facebook groups - UGHA - Ronnie I Production. I was surprised to see that name.  So, I spent some time doing some research, LP notes, internet, books, rags, etc and I decided to created this "The Magnificent Men" Tribute Page. So! Before there was Daryl Hall, before there was Michael McDonald, before there was Robert Palmer, before there was Boz Scaggs, before the Young Rascals and before The Great