Angelo Starr is an American singer, musician and record producer. He is also the younger brother of the late soul singer Edwin Starr.
Background Angelo Starr was born in Cleveland, Ohio. His time as a youth was spent in Cleveland as well as Detroit, Michigan, where he would go to see his brother Edwin during the summer school breaks.UK Music Reviews, September 11 - INTERVIEW: Angelo Starr By Kevin Cooper The reason Starr came to the UK was because of his brother.The Guardian, Sunday 23 August 2015 - Lemar and Angelo Starr’s special musical relationship
One of the fields Starr had worked in is as an audio engineer with the UK hip hop label Kold Sweat Records.
The Team The Team was Edwin Starr's touring band. It was formed in 1982 by percussionist Clive Hare and bass player Kevin Kendall. Angelo Starr's first involvement with the group came about during the 1990s when he took the place on a show filling in for their absent guitarist. He carried on doing work for them and served as their musical director.Blues & Soul - Feature The Team: Starr Turn Upon the death of his brother in 2003, he felt he had reached an impasse and did not know if he still wanted to be involved with music.The Guardian, Sunday 23 August 2015 - Lemar and Angelo Starr’s special musical relationship He eventually stepped in to front his brother's touring bandPenny Black Music, 23/02/2013 - Interview With Angelo Starr The Team which had been around for years. They played at various venues such as the Riverbank Bar & Kitchen, which was part of their concert tour with their end concert in Great Yarmouth in November 2017.
Other music involvement Starr also contributes as a singer in The AllStars Collective.The AllStars Collective - Angelo Starr
Discography + Singles Title Release info Year F Notes "Stand On My Own Two Feet" / "Non Stop Destination" Centre City Records CENC 001 2007 7" 45 Discogs - Angelo Starr Discography, Singles & EPs
+ Various artist compilation appearances Title Release info Year Track(s) F Notes Northern Soul 2007 Centre City Records CENCCD001 2007 "Stand On My Own Two Feet""Non Stop Destination" CD + DVD Disco 2008 Centre City Records CENCCD002 2007 "There's A Storm Coming On" CD Yesterday And Tomorrow Centre City Records CENCCD003 2008 "Baby I'm Still The Same Man" CD Northern Soul 2008 Centre City Records CENCCD004 2008 "Don't Leave Me Stranded" CD Starr also does backing vocals for"You Threw A Lucky Punch" by Fay JonesDiscogs - Angelo Starr Discography, Albums Reaching For The Very Best Goldsoul GOLDENCD009Centre City Records GOLDENCD009 2008 "Stand On My Own Two Feet" CD Discogs - Angelo Starr Discography, Compilations Northern Soul 2009 Centre City Records CENCCD007Wienerworld WNRCD5050 2009 "Back In The Middle Of A Broken Heart" CD + DVD Northern Soul 2010 Centre City Records CENCCD009Wienerworld WNRCD5056 2010 "Let Me Be The Guy" CD Starr also does backing vocalsfor "Lost In The Wind" by Fay Jones Northern Soul 2011 Centre City Records CENCCD011Wienerworld WNRCD5066 2012 "Conquer The World" CD Northern Soul 2012 Centre City Records CENCCD012Wienerworld WNRCD5067 2012 "Checking My Mailbox" CD Discogs - Angelo Starr Discography, Albums
References
External links Angelo Starr's Official Website Angelo Starr & The Team (aka "The Edwin Starr Band") Blues & Soul: The Team: Starr Turn The Guardian: Lemar and Angelo Starr’s special musical relationship UK Music Reviews: Interview Angelo Starr by Kevin Cooper