Rose Royce

Rose Royce is an American soul and R&B band, best known for their hits during the 1970s. The group was formed in 1973 in Los Angeles, California, originally as backup musicians for Edwin Starr, a renowned soul artist. The band members included Kenny Copeland, Lequeint "Duke" Jobe, Kenji Brown, Freddie Dunn, Michael Moore, Henry Garner, Terral "Terry" Santiel, and Gwen Dickey.

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The group's breakthrough came when they were introduced to producer Norman Whitfield, a prominent figure in Motown. Under Whitfield's guidance, they changed their name from "Total Concept Unlimited" to "Rose Royce". Their debut single, "Car Wash", released in 1976, became a huge hit, topping the Billboard pop and R&B charts. The song was the title track for the comedy film 'Car Wash' and its success led to the band's first album, 'Car Wash: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack'.

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Rose Royce continued to enjoy success with other hits like "I Wanna Get Next to You", "Wishing on a Star", and "Love Don't Live Here Anymore". The band’s unique style combined elements of funk, pop, and soul, and their music remains popular to this day. Despite several changes in line-up over the years, Rose Royce continues to perform worldwide, showcasing their timeless music.