Maxx Kidd was born on August 8, 1941, and raised in Charleston, West Virginia.[1][2][4] During his youth in West Virginia, he met Nat King Cole in a nightclub which was owned by his father.[3][4][8] This encounter sparked Kidd's interest in the music industry.[8] Thereafter, he became a calypso singer at a drive-in restaurant.[4][8]
Kidd briefly served in the United States Army before relocating to Washington, D.C. in 1960.[1][8] After arriving in D.C., Kidd joined soul group The Enjoyables,[4] whose members included Keni St. Lewis, James Johnson, William Britton, Gerald Richardson, and Sidney Hall.[1][9][10] The group released their debut single "Push a Little Harder" on Capitol Records in 1964, and the follow-up single "Shame" in 1966 on the D.C.-based label Shrine Records.[8] Additionally, Kidd also worked with Curtis Mayfield's record label "Curtom Records", where he collaborated with Jerry Butler, Gene Chandler and Chuck Brown & the Soul Searchers.[1][8] He created his own record label T.T.E.D. (the initials stood for "Tolerance, Trust, Eternal dedication, and Determination") and released numerous go-go singles and albums.[4][7][8]
In 1992, Kidd suffered a stroke and was faced with continuing health issues for the remainder of his life.[8][11] He died on March 13, 2017, in Chevy Chase, Maryland at the age of 75.[4][7][8] Kidd was survived by five daughters, one son, eleven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, four siblings, and a son-in-law.[1][8]
Take Me to the Go-Go at IMDb (upcoming biographical film)
April 12, 2024
maxx, kidd, confused, with, kidd, american, football, born, carl, lomax, kidd, august, 1941, march, 2017, american, record, producer, music, promoter, film, producer, impresario, based, washington, regarded, most, significant, figures, shepherding, growth, mus. Not to be confused with Max Kidd American football Maxx Kidd born Carl Lomax Kidd August 8 1941 March 13 2017 1 3 was an American record producer music promoter film producer and impresario based in Washington D C 1 He is regarded as one of the most significant figures in shepherding the growth of go go music 1 4 5 6 Some of the most well known production credits included Blow Your Whistle and We Need Some Money along with numerous other go go songs 4 Additionally Kidd has done concert promotion for numerous musical acts such as Lou Rawls Shalamar The Temptations Johnnie Taylor Van McCoy and The O Jays 1 7 Maxx KiddBackground informationBirth nameCarl Lomax KiddBorn 1941 08 18 August 18 1941 1 Charleston West Virginia 2 OriginWashington D C DiedMarch 13 2017 2017 03 13 aged 75 Chevy Chase Maryland 1 GenresSoulgo gofunkcalypsoOccupation s Music executive songwriter record producer film producer concert promoterYears active1960 2017LabelsT T E D Capitol Curtom Shrine Contents 1 Biography 2 See also 3 References 4 External linksBiography editMaxx Kidd was born on August 8 1941 and raised in Charleston West Virginia 1 2 4 During his youth in West Virginia he met Nat King Cole in a nightclub which was owned by his father 3 4 8 This encounter sparked Kidd s interest in the music industry 8 Thereafter he became a calypso singer at a drive in restaurant 4 8 Kidd briefly served in the United States Army before relocating to Washington D C in 1960 1 8 After arriving in D C Kidd joined soul group The Enjoyables 4 whose members included Keni St Lewis James Johnson William Britton Gerald Richardson and Sidney Hall 1 9 10 The group released their debut single Push a Little Harder on Capitol Records in 1964 and the follow up single Shame in 1966 on the D C based label Shrine Records 8 Additionally Kidd also worked with Curtis Mayfield s record label Curtom Records where he collaborated with Jerry Butler Gene Chandler and Chuck Brown amp the Soul Searchers 1 8 He created his own record label T T E D the initials stood for Tolerance Trust Eternal dedication and Determination and released numerous go go singles and albums 4 7 8 In 1992 Kidd suffered a stroke and was faced with continuing health issues for the remainder of his life 8 11 He died on March 13 2017 in Chevy Chase Maryland at the age of 75 4 7 8 Kidd was survived by five daughters one son eleven grandchildren four great grandchildren four siblings and a son in law 1 8 See also editGo go a funk subgenre of Washington D C Good to Go 1985 film and soundtrack Music of Washington D C References edit a b c d e f g h i j k Staff Writer March 16 2017 Veteran Go Go music producer Maxx Kidd dies at 75 Defender Network a b Cooper Michael June 1985 Kiss me Before You Go Go SPIN pp 65 67 a b Maxx Kidd Discogs Retrieved 3 May 2017 a b c d e f g h Mitchell Gail March 15 2017 Go Go Music Pioneer Maxx Kidd Dies at 75 Billboard com Staff Writer 15 March 2017 Go Go Music Pioneer Maxx Kidd Dies at 75 Music News Web Lornell Kip Stephenson Jr Charles C 2001 The Beat Go Go s Fusion of Funk and Hip Hop Billboard Books ISBN 0 8230 7727 6 a b c Staff Writer n d Music producer Maxx Kidd dies Hollywood com Retrieved 3 May 2017 a b c d e f g h i j Kiviat Steve March 20 2017 Maxx Kidd Go Go s Fiercest Advocate Has Died Washington City Paper The Enjoyables Discogs Retrieved 3 May 2017 Hamilton Andrew The Enjoyables Biography AllMusic Retrieved 3 May 2017 Johnson Bruce March 27 2017 OffScriptOn9 Remember Go Go pioneer Maxx Kidd WUSA 9 OFFSCRIPT with Bruce Johnson permanent dead link External links editMaxx Kidd at IMDb Take Me to the Go Go at IMDb nbsp upcoming biographical film Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Maxx Kidd amp oldid 1218507231, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
