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Northern Soul’s still a contrived genre. That being the case, it’s worth noting that a few Americans did wind up kicking around England as a result of simply being fed up with the States or because of armed service.

Geno Washintgon, an Indiana native, is one of those guys donning a uniform who took it off and grabbed a mic. Well, actually, the two activities overlapped. While stationed in the UK, Washington apparently would sporadically fill in as vocalist for bands if someone didn’t show up.