Artist

Tobi Legend

1960s-1970s·Alabama

Tobi Legend was one of the names used by Bessie Grace Gupton, born in Alabama in 1941, who also recorded as Bessie Watson and Tobi Lark. "Time Will Pass You By", written by John Rhys Eddins, Nick Zesses and Dino Fekaris, came out on Mala in 1968 under the Tobi Legend name, without her approval.

The full story is in Northern Soul.

At a glance

Active
1960s–1970s
From
Alabama, US

In the issues

  • Northern Soul
    Supporting cast · 1963-1981 · Members

    Northern Soul is a music scene from Manchester, Stoke-on-Trent, Wigan and the North of England, 1963–1981. Its principal artists include Russ Winstanley, Ian Levine, Roger Eagle and Dave Godin. This issue covers 8 essential albums and 14 dated events.