Best known as the leader of `70s soul group The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band and the composer of the resourcefully recycled R&B smash “Express Yourself,” Charles Wright has evolved into a tireless watchdog of African American history. The Clarksdale, Mississippi-native is the author of the richly engrossing “Up From Where We’ve Come”: his first in a 3-part series of autobiographies - this one detailing his childhood in a family of Deep South sharecroppers. This 2016 release is available as a physical book, a digital download and an audio book.

In 1964, he formed Charles Wright & the Wright Sounds (Barry White played the drums for them briefly) that evolved into Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band. Initially backing comedian Bill Cosby, this 8-piece ensemble of rhythm and horns became the first R&B band signed to Warner Brothers Records in 1967. The group’s best known number is the international crossover smash “Express Yourself” (#3 R&B / #12 Pop), written, arranged and sung by Charles. Since the Summer of `70, the Grammy®-nominated song has enjoyed a long and lucrative life for Wright; sampled by many rap artists (including N.W.A); utilized in dozens of commercials; used in many movies (including “Mr. & Mrs. Smith”); and, in sports, has been used by the PGA and the NBA. 

In the `90s, Wright started his own label, A Million Dollars’ Worth of Memories Records, through which he has recorded ten releases. The 2014 CD Let’s Make Love Tonight featured the single/video “I’ll Give You Time.” His 2016 album, Something to Make You Feel Good, features the single/video “She Don’t Believe In Love” as well as the pre-release single/video “Looking For an Ugly Woman.” The company also produced the documentary “Bring Back the Harmony” which follows Wright in his quest to return music education to the school system.
 
Still going strong in his mid-70s, Charles Wright possesses a wealth of knowledge, experience and anecdotes – humorous to profound – that make him a compelling personality for interviews, panels and multi-media platforms.  Keep up with Charles Wright’s latest opinions and accomplishments at these internet sites.

KEEP UP WITH CHARLES BY VISITING:

expressyourself.net 

Twitter: twitter.com/Charles_Wright

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/charles-wright-66762533

Youtube: youtube.com/user/charleswrightz1

Reverbnation: reverbnation.com/Charlesexpressyourselfwright