“Blue Note” Lawrence Brown Sr., 63

Posted: Tuesday, April 15th, 2008 4:05 am

Lawrence Lloyd Brown Sr., an original member of the legendary Blue Notes, the Philly-based R&B group orignally known as Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, died Sunday of a respiratory condition. He was 63 and lived in North Philadelphia.

Lawrence was still performing with the group until January, when he became ill while singing at the Harrah’s casino, in Chester. … Read full obituary