Steve Mancha

Soul Singer - songwriter (born on 25.12.1945 in Walhall, South Carolina, U.S.A, died on 08.01.2011 in Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.) His real name was Clyde Wilson, and he originally hailed from South Carolina (later moving to Detroit in the mid fifties). Steve became a highly respected vocalist during the 1960's, although he never truly achieved the fame he richly deserved as a solo artist, he did perform lead vocals for the group 100 Proof Aged In Soul later in his career. His family relocated to Detroit from South Carolina during 1954..At the start of the Sixties, Clyde befriended Melvin Davis who was singing for the Fortune Records imprint. Under his own name of Clyde Wilson, he first signed with Harvey Fuqua for his HPC label, where he recorded the single 'Just Too Much To Hope For' (later recorded by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell). Berry Gordy then took Harvey's label under the Motown Records umbrella. Clyde relocated imprints in 1965 to the Wheelsville label, which was owned Don Davis. At the label Clyde recorded 'Did My Baby Call' b/w 'Whirlpool'. A year later Clyde had collaborated with the group, the Holidays, scoring a minor hit ('I'll Love You Forever' (number 7 R & B) with the band, whose line-up included J.J. Barnes and Edwin Starr. 1966 saw Clyde change his name to Steve Mancha, joining Groovesville Records, along with J.J. Barnes and Melvin Davis. Steve recorded 5 sides for Groovesville, Don Davis then set up the Groove City imprint, recording Steve When Holland/Dozier/Holland set up their Hot Wax and Invictus labels (following the departure from Motown), Steve moved with them, joining their label ensemble 100 Proof Aged In Soul as their lead vocalist, along with Joe Stubbs, and Eddie Holiday. With the group Steve was responsible for co-writing several of their tracks, as well as singing lead vocals for the group The 8th Day. Steve also performed with the group the Jaywalkers, and also became part of George Clinton's band Parliament circa 1970. When Holland/Dozier/Holland left Detroit for California, Steve remained in Michigan and became part of the Gospel circuit in Detroit.