The S.O.S. Band (sometimes written as S.O.S. Band; abbreviation for Sounds of Success) is an American R&B and electro-funk group who gained fame in the 1980s. They are best known for the songs "Take Your Time (Do It Right)", "Just Be Good to Me", and "The Finest". [1]

The S.O.S. Band (an acronym for Sounds of Success) is an American R&B and electro-funk band that initially gained fame in the 1980s while working with songwriter/producer Sigidi Abdullah and producers Jimmy "Jam" Harris and Terry Lewis.

The band was founded in Atlanta, Georgia in 1977. The original group members included Willie "Sonny" Killebrew (saxophone), Billy Ellis (flute), Jason "T.C." Bryant (keyboards), Bruno Speight (guitar), John Simpson (bass), James Earl Jones III (drums), and …

Now, in a post on TikTok, SOS Band leader Abdul Ra’oof updates fans on the group and on Ms. Davis (see the video below or click here). In the video post Ra’oof lovingly speaks of Davis as his “partner for 41 years,” and the difficult transition to the two of them working to hire two new touring vocalists for the group to replace Davis.

Dec 15, 2021 · The founding members were lead vocalist Mary Davis, flutist Billy Ellis, keyboardist/vocalist Jason Bryant, Willie “Sonny” Killebrew, guitarist Bruno Speight, bassist John Alexander Simpson, percussionist James Earl Jones III, and Abdul Ra’oof.

The S.O.S. Band is an American R&B and electro-funk group who gained fame in the 1980s. They are best known for the songs "Take Your Time," "Just Be Good to Me," "Tell Me If You Still Care," and "The Finest." Origin: Atlanta, GA (1977) Albums: S.O.S., Sands of Time, On the Rise, III, MORE. Genres: Disco, Contemporary R&B, Boogie, Urban contemporary

Featured the Roland TR-808 drum machine. The SOS Band was originally named Santa Monica. SOS Band was a regular on TV. ‘High Hopes’ was written by the duo. ‘83/early ‘84 the pop-funk song gained popularity. The band guided by Bunny Jackson-Ransom. Received rave reviews for its hit ‘Tell Me If You Still Care’.

Le groupe est à l'origine composé de Willie "Sonny" Killebrew (saxophone), Billy Ellis (flute), Jason "T.C." Bryant (clavier), Bruno Speight (guitare), John Simpson (basse), James Earl Jones III (percussions), et la voix emblématique du groupe Mary Davis (voix, clavier).

Known for their smooth, soulful sound and catchy hooks, the S.O.S Band scored several major hits, including “Take Your Time (Do It Right)”, “Just Be Good to Me”, and “Tell Me If You Still...

Jan 16, 2018 · The band formed in 1977 Atlanta when seasoned saxophonist Billy Ellis and singer Mary Davis teamed with guitarist Bruno Speight, bassist John Alexander Simpson, drummer James Earl Jones III, keyboardist/singer Jason Bryant, and saxist Willie “Sonny” Killebrew.