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Hailing from early 70s Minneapolis, The Valdons lit up the vibrant Twin Cities scene with a gritty, eclectic sound. The group disbanded before reaching a broader audience, with members splitting and launching two new groups; The Philadelphia Story and Band Of Thieves.
In 2012, backed by <a href="spotify:artist:75ojnLFgQMyPHt7OrEJn74" data-name="Sonny Knight & The Lakers">Sonny Knight & The Lakers</a> and produced by Cy Pierpont (<a href="spotify:artist:0vI7Yz6QYPpIpSfS04xrPk" data-name="Pierpont & Helgeson">Pierpont & Helgeson</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:37wHYicAjvvsAamGS9271U" data-name="Ace Box Shift">Ace Box Shift</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:2eV826ipLsdMOzQfT1apv5" data-name="The Hi-Bridge Band">The Hi-Bridge Band</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:63aVpA1jGu4mRZNEt0aKvG" data-name="Dérobé Dance Band">Dérobé Dance Band</a>), <a href="spotify:playlist:3AmTgm5FeBkYsa5HOsEehQ" data-name="Secret Stash Records">Secret Stash Records</a> reintroduced <a href="spotify:artist:5cYLUzoshWfZP3MxdYHRhg" data-name="The Valdons">The Valdons</a> to the world. Original members Clifton Curtis, Maurice Young, and Monroe Wright III reunited with labelmate Sonny Knight rounding out the lineup for a recording session that would yield "Whatcha Gonna Do," "Stop, Wait a Minute Girl," and "Just How Much Can One Man Stand."
The revival began when Wright discovered rare demo and rehearsal tapes from 1971. Rather than reinventing their sound, these demos served as a faithful reference to finish what was started decades ago—guiding both The Valdons and The Lakers in crafting arrangements that honor the initial vision. The enduring soul in these sessions resonate with fans of classic lowrider soul oldies and northern soul, cementing <a href="spotify:artist:5cYLUzoshWfZP3MxdYHRhg" data-name="The Valdons">The Valdons</a> as legends in Minneapolis’ deep musical legacy.
In 2012, backed by <a href="spotify:artist:75ojnLFgQMyPHt7OrEJn74" data-name="Sonny Knight & The Lakers">Sonny Knight & The Lakers</a> and produced by Cy Pierpont (<a href="spotify:artist:0vI7Yz6QYPpIpSfS04xrPk" data-name="Pierpont & Helgeson">Pierpont & Helgeson</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:37wHYicAjvvsAamGS9271U" data-name="Ace Box Shift">Ace Box Shift</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:2eV826ipLsdMOzQfT1apv5" data-name="The Hi-Bridge Band">The Hi-Bridge Band</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:63aVpA1jGu4mRZNEt0aKvG" data-name="Dérobé Dance Band">Dérobé Dance Band</a>), <a href="spotify:playlist:3AmTgm5FeBkYsa5HOsEehQ" data-name="Secret Stash Records">Secret Stash Records</a> reintroduced <a href="spotify:artist:5cYLUzoshWfZP3MxdYHRhg" data-name="The Valdons">The Valdons</a> to the world. Original members Clifton Curtis, Maurice Young, and Monroe Wright III reunited with labelmate Sonny Knight rounding out the lineup for a recording session that would yield "Whatcha Gonna Do," "Stop, Wait a Minute Girl," and "Just How Much Can One Man Stand."
The revival began when Wright discovered rare demo and rehearsal tapes from 1971. Rather than reinventing their sound, these demos served as a faithful reference to finish what was started decades ago—guiding both The Valdons and The Lakers in crafting arrangements that honor the initial vision. The enduring soul in these sessions resonate with fans of classic lowrider soul oldies and northern soul, cementing <a href="spotify:artist:5cYLUzoshWfZP3MxdYHRhg" data-name="The Valdons">The Valdons</a> as legends in Minneapolis’ deep musical legacy.
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