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Lowman Pauling

Lowman Pauling is credited on 1,571 releases across 462 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1952–2026 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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1,571

Credits

462

Albums

8

Decades active

321

In collections

Biography

American guitarist & songwriter, founding member of the groundbreaking R&B/rock vocal group The 5 Royales.
Born July 14, 1926 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Died December 26, 1973 in New York City, New York.
Pauling's writing credits include: "Dedicated to the One I Love," [1961, The Shirelles, 1967, The Mamas and the Papas], "Think" [1960, James Brown], "Tell the Truth" [1960, Ray Charles]. Other "5" Royales hits written by Pauling are their two number one R&B hits "Baby Don't Do It"& "Help Me Somebody," as well as "Crazy, Crazy, Crazy," "I Do," "Tears of Joy," and "Too Much Lovin'."
An important, underrated, & heavy guitarist, Pauling is a cited influence by James Brown, Eric Clapton, and Steve Cropper, among others. On the 1958 "5" Royales hit "The Slummer the Slum," Pauling is captured leading the way with the first intentional use of guitar feedback on record.
While performing his custodial duties at a Brooklyn synagogue, Pauling died December 26, 1973.
Brother of the notable Clarence Paul.

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Credited work

1,571 releases · 462 albums · active 1952–2026

  • Performance · 1,694
  • Other credits · 19

Studios: Apollo Theater-New York City · The Skyliner Ballroom, Forth Worth, Texas · Lovall's Ballroom, Dallas, Texas · Herndon Stadium

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