Freddie Cunningham - lead vocals
Freddie has been knockin' the socks off audiences for more years than he generally cares to admit. But one thing is certain: Freddie is the real deal.
Born and raised outside of Clarksdale, Mississippi, Freddie is the soul of Root Doctor. In a family where talent is plenty (his brother Tim is an accomplished jazz saxophonist), Freddie was exposed to music from day one. His mother recalls her son singing before he could walk or talk. By the age of five Freddie was a featured member of his church choir and wowed audiences even then.
After his family moved north to find work in the factories, he joined various pick up bands and even toured a bit with a gospel group. However, it wasn't until he became a formative member of Root Doctor in the early 90's that Freddie's star began to rise.
Freddie's dynamic and powerful voice has drawn comparisons to such greats as Joe Williams, Lou Rawls, Sam Cooke, Bobby Blue Bland, Johnnie Taylor, and B.B. King. Buddy Guy was so impressed with Freddie's voice that he quickly invited Root Doctor to play his own club.
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