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Andre Evans is the mastermind behind the one man bands of Evans Pyramid and Royale. Andre has had a storied career starting at age 7 when he played drums with John Patton. From there he was a studio musician and a touring performer for many years recording with Dyke and the Blazers and performing with the Delfonics . In the late 70s Andre settled in Boston and started recording music on his own as Evans Pyramid. The name was influenced by his fascination with Egyptian history, ancient history, and UFOs.
It was in 1978 that Andre wrote and recorded the monumental track "Never Gonna Leave You." It was written after Andre and his serious girlfriend of many years broke up after a big blow out. Soon after he realized how much the break up effected him and he spent many days alone trying to mend his wounds and move on. It was during this time while listening to Marvin Gaye and drinking some wine that he wrote the lyrics to the track. The next single released on Andre's own label Smokeh Records was “No I Won't” with "Soul Petrol" on the flip side. “Soul Petrol” was called by famous producer Maurice Starr as the first song with characteristics of a rap song.
It wasn’t until years later in 2003 that rare disco record collectors discovered the Evans Pyramid 12”. Since then the records and the man himself have been highly sought after. Andre is still living in Boston and making music in the studio on a regular basis.
It was in 1978 that Andre wrote and recorded the monumental track "Never Gonna Leave You." It was written after Andre and his serious girlfriend of many years broke up after a big blow out. Soon after he realized how much the break up effected him and he spent many days alone trying to mend his wounds and move on. It was during this time while listening to Marvin Gaye and drinking some wine that he wrote the lyrics to the track. The next single released on Andre's own label Smokeh Records was “No I Won't” with "Soul Petrol" on the flip side. “Soul Petrol” was called by famous producer Maurice Starr as the first song with characteristics of a rap song.
It wasn’t until years later in 2003 that rare disco record collectors discovered the Evans Pyramid 12”. Since then the records and the man himself have been highly sought after. Andre is still living in Boston and making music in the studio on a regular basis.
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