Lawrence Brown dies

Lawrence Brown Sr, one of the original members of R&B/soul/doo-wop group Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, has died at the age of 63 after suffering from a respiratory condition. Brown continued to perform with the Blue Notes until January this year, when he was taken ill during a show taking place in Chester, Philadelphia. Throughout the lifespan of the band, and frequent changes to the line-up, Brown remained second tenor.