Fred Cash

Summary

Fred Cash (born October 8, 1940) is an American soul singer. He was a member of The Impressions, a group in which he replaced Jerry Butler in 1960. As one of the group's longest-serving members, he is also a 1991 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with The Impressions. In 2016 Cash along with The Impressions were inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. Cash was an original member of the Roosters, the group that later evolved into The Impressions. After leaving the group for a time, he returned, replacing original member Jerry Butler.[1]

Fred Cash
The three singers wearing suits
The Impressions in 1964, from left to right: Sam Gooden, Curtis Mayfield, and Fred Cash
Background information
Born (1940-10-08) October 8, 1940 (age 83)
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Vocals

He continues to tour with the group. He can be seen with original Impressions members Sam Gooden and the late Curtis Mayfield (via archive footage) in the group's first-ever extended interview in the 2008 DVD "Movin On Up- The Message and The Music of Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions".

References edit

  1. ^ Kot, Greg (June 28, 2012). "The Impressions keep on pushing". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 13, 2023.

External links edit

  • Movin On Up- The Music and Message of Curtis Mayfield and The Impressions DVD – 2008