Biography

The Sound System
Effective period / Period of releases: 1969
Members: Faye Williams (2), Lynn Jenkins, Alan Wright (7), Alan Knight (4), Barry McNeill
Formed circa 1968 in Fayetteville, NC by four teenagers (Barry McNeil, Faye Williams,Alan Knight, Alan Wright) from Seventy First High School. Disbaneded in 1971 when Lynn Jenkins joined to the army.Members:
- Barry McNeil - organ
- Faye Williams - guitar
- Alan Knight - drums
- Alan Wright - bass
- Lynn Jenkins - lead vocals (earlier member of The Intruders died in 29.06.2019)
- Bernie McNeil - manager (Barry father)
- Jimmy Harris - trumpet
- Ray Barnes - bass
- Teddy Ray - tenor saxophone
Single Serenade / Take A Look At Yourself was a big success in whole state. Single was delivered to Vietnam and was played for american soliders in local radiostation in DaNang.
The Sound System they performed in many places. Example: Duke University, Williams Lake, YMCA,
Fort Bragg's Dragon Club, Pope Air Force Base's Officers' Club, E4-E9 Drop Zone Club and many others clubs. Many times they appered in The Homer Briarhopper Show hosted by Clyde Moody. They were unrivaled in The Battle Of The Bands contests.
Circa 1970 in small sound studio in Fayetteville The Sound System record a few songs (covers of the songs by Blood Sweat & Tears and others artists) witch never been released. Example: Untie Me; Spinning Wheel.