Effective period / Period of releases: 1977 - 1981

Members: Johnny Ross, Jimmy Gough

With the passing of 3 members of the band Charles,Debra,and Johnny Rare Gems Odyssey/Rare Gems has decided to reform the band and continue what we started.Band started as Black Gems Rare in 1969 by Charles Givings with his friends Charles Jones and Johnny Ross. In around 1970 new members were added to ground and the band name was changed to Rare Gems Odyssey.
Later they dropped 'Odyssey' from their name due to the mix-up with the UK band behind "Native New Yorker" and other hits.

Members: Debra Givings, Charles E. Givings, Johnny Ross, Jimmy Gough, Darryl Coleman, Tony Coleman