The Lincolns are a Canadian rhythm and blues band, fronted by Prakash John and based in Toronto, Ontario."‘The epitome of the Toronto sound’". March 13, 2012, by Graham Rockingham Hamilton Spectator. The band performs music in the style of the 1960s and 1970s.
History
In 1979, after leaving the Alice Cooper tours, Prakash John returned to Toronto and founded an R&B band, The Lincolns."Jordan John: the son also rises". Toronto Star, Aileen McConville September 4, 2012 He recruited musicians from previous tours. The Lincolns performed locally in Toronto and also toured around Ontario."McLaughlan talks of his past & future". Imprint, March 7, 2010 page 13. In August 1987 they appeared in the CBC television special "Live at the Astrolabe".
The band has released two albums, Take One on Attic Records and the independently released Funky Funky Funky, originally commissioned by the CBC.
With various personnel changes, the Lincolns continue to play around Canada, performing R&B music in the style of the 1960s and 1970s."The LINCOLNS 35th Anniversary Show @Bay City Music Hall". Hamilton Rock & Country Magazine, July 1, 2015 In 2016, the band performed as part of the musical production Simply the Best."Simply The Best - The musical vertelt uniek verhaal van Tina Turner". Front View Magazine, November 24, 2016
References
External links The Lincolns official website