MEMBERS
Known by his family and friends as “G-man”, he began his journey with the Legendary Bluenotes during the early 90's as security from a company called Neeco Productions, owned and operated, by him and Rahman Muhammad (deceased). They traveled with the Legendary Bluenotes when the group consisted of Arthur (Sugar Bear) Aiken, Lloyd Parks, Bernard (Bernie) Wilson and Lawrence (Pop pop) Brown. Because the Bluenotes trusted G-man, they wanted him to handle their business affairs. From that desire, G-man became their road manager, then to the position as manager/business manager which he maintains today. G-man worked for companies such as: TSOP, Wilke Productions and many other entertainment establishments. His love for the Bluenotes and his love for music keeps him striving upward. As he always says, “JUST LOVE 2 DO WHAT I DO, MUSIC, SECURITY, N WORKIN WITH CHILDREN.”
- Better known as Sugar Bear, "Lead Singer" of the "Legendary Bluenotes (featuring Sugar Bear)" has been singing all the Bluenotes songs in the same Teddy Pendergrass (if not better) sultry voice for over thirty five years. Before Lawrence (Pop pop) Brown passed, he made Art promise that he would keep the group going at all cost. He continues to do this.
- Art was born under the sign of Capricorn. He has been singing since the age of three. Being raised in the midst of many talented peers, Art had to develop endurance which enhanced his inborn drive, determination and persistence.
- His force stems from the knowledge that he is an excellent vocalist. Arthur "Sugar Bear" Aikens has made a phenomenal impression on his audience.
- His years of experience allows you to bear witness to a spell binding, soul stirring performance.
- Because of his professionalism, he has maintained all the necessary ingredients that makes him special
- The deep sexy bass and baritone vocals that you hear when The Legendary BlueNotes are on stage flows from his early childhood training. His gospel music background included performing in Sunday school and the church choir. He went from that to harmonizing with various street corner groups in the 1960's. Sonny started performing professionally in the 70's with Page Five. After spending some time with them, he resigned from the group to form his own group called the Lovetones. As he continued to perform and tour throughout the years, he finally filled a spot with the world renowned Legendary Bluenotes featuring Sugar Bear. Sonny King says “for me, that blessing began in the year 2012 and continues today.
- Frank an Aries, from Camden NJ, Frank started performing when he was seven years old in church gospel groups. It is here that his love for music arose. It was also doing doo wop music, he realized that’s where his heart truly lies. Frank is known for his specialty in choreography.
- He sings 1st tenor, lead and background vocalist. His professional resume includes: one year with the Ebonys, Hearts of Stone, Intruders Review, out of Baltimore and the Philly Intruders and now with the Legendary Blue Notes featuring Sugar Bear for the past ten years.
- In 2014, Roger Banks was called by the Legendary BlueNotes featuring "Sugar Bear" and became an official member
- Roger started out singing in the church, at the age of six, belting out gospel melodies throughout the church. Many of these songs he sang acappella and without acoustic. He has been entertaining people with his melodious voice every since, while often preaching at his church. Roger's high natural range can go anywhere from the highest natural note, which would be a Mezzo-Soprano, yet a Soprano in a woman's voice. Being newest member to the Bluenotes, his smooth blend adds style to the already rounded sound which together with The Legendary Bluenotes enhances their magnificence sound collectedly. Having recently performing on a solo cd with the Legendary Jean Carne, produced by Butch Ingram, Roger is on his way.
- During his singing career, and still at a very young age, he performed in the Sunbeam Young Adult choir, then quickly moved up to the Junior Choir. He later went on to sing with the gospel group under the leadership of Harden Walker and the Soul Seekers (Harden Walker-world re known Evangelist, Worship Pastor, Minister of Music, Choir Director, Hammond Organist/Keyboardist) and Shekinah Voices
- Roger also sang rendition standards by Nat King Cole and Johnny Mathis, accompanied by Alfie Pollit of Philadelphia, PA and Aaron Graves, located in king of Prussia, PA on piano. He performed with Stanford Laws and the Ebonies and other local groups such as Smooth Transition Band, Philadelphia Sensations before becoming a member of The Legendary Blue Notes.
Arthur "Sugar Bear" Aiken-Lead Singer
Sonny King
Frank Lee
Roger Banks