The Wades

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The Wades

Background information
Origin South London
United Kingdom
Genre(s) Gospel

The Wades are a Gospel and R&B group from South London.

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[edit] Musical career

The band formed in the early 1990s, and was most active from 1993 to 2000.

The group has released several albums, and is renowned for their live performances. [1] The Wades are credited with the "biggest ever" launch of a UK gospel album, [2] and have been credited with pioneering British gospel's movement into R&B. [3]

Most recently they appeared on the "One Voice, One Heart" charity single, recorded in February 2005 and released at Easter to raise funds for the survivors of the South East Asia tsunami. [4]

In 2000 the Wade brothers started their own label called "FameCity Entertainment". [2]


[edit] Influences

The Wades have been called a "a British version of The Winans" and were credited with pioneering British gospel's move into R&B. [3]

[edit] Members

Current members of the band include brothers Derek, David and Lloyd Wade. A fourth brother appeared on their debut album, A Touch of Heaven, released in 1994.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

A Family Thing

  • Released: 2000
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Famecity Entertainment Ltd
  • Tracks: "Soul Thing", "Family Thing", "Shooting For The Moon", "Friend", "Love In A Million Ways", "I Worship You", "Because Of You", "Condition Of The Heart (Beats Zone)"

Family Thing (Make Change Garage Mix) (Single)

  • Released: 2000
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Famecity Entertainment Ltd FEL67100-3

The Feel Good Factor

  • Released: July 18, 1997 (1997-07-18)
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Kingsway Music KMCD2024
  • Tracks: "Dancing Never Stops", "What A Fool Believes", "Another Day", "Another Day In Deep Funk Slow Jam Remix", "When Will We Learn", "Dancing Never Stops (Instrumental)", "Lift Your Spirit", "The Vibe"

A Touch Of Heaven

  • Released: 1994
  • Label: Kingsway Music KMCD822
  • Tracks: (unverified) "Get Off That (Poison)", "Best Thing", "A Touch Of Heaven", "Trust In My Love", "Make It Right"

Get Off That

  • Released: 1993
  • Format: 12 inch vinyl album
  • Label: Independent

[edit] References

  1. ^ Cross Rhythms. The Wades. Retrieved on 2007-06-25.
  2. ^ a b Dixon, M. (2000) "Keeping it in the family." Christian Family Network. Retrieved 2007-06-25.
  3. ^ a b (2003) Cross Rhythms (2003-09-23). Come in Number 6... Your Time is Up!. Retrieved on 2007-06-25.
  4. ^ (2005) A single to aid tsunami victims brings together many top acts from UK Christian music. Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 2007-06-25.
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