The Positive Sounds

In 1962 in Norfolk, Virginia when a former high school jazz group folded, five of the members decided to continue rehearsing together under the name of, The Sounds. The group included James Carver, (alto saxophone), George Miller (trombone), Hugh Williamson (Tenor saxophone), Eric Turner (bass guitar), and Amos Hunter, (drums). They decided to change the genre of their music and the group moved to the music of Motown and similar styles. In 1967 the group increased size to nine members. New members included Sidney Buffalow (trumpet), Michael Harris (guitar), Michael Robinson (guitar), and Alex Boyd (lead vocals). In 1972 they were the house band for the summer at the Apollo Theatre in New York. The first recording for the group was done with collaboration of vocalist Wilson Williams on tunes titled, “I Almost Blew My Mind,” and, “You’re The One I Need.” After several attempts over the years to revive the group, the Positive Sounds disbanded after their last performance in March of 2007.