Honey Cone

“Forever No. 1, Honey Cone’s ‘Want Ads’ accomplishes what every pop song should set out to do: finding a new, novel and fun way to present extremely relatable emotions and situations.” – Billboard
Named the “Best Female Vocal Group” by the National Association of Television and Radio Announcers, Honey Cone (co-founding member Shelly Clark with Kathy Merrick and Wendy Smith-Brune) have a celebrated music catalog, featuring the Top 10 Billboard hits “Girls It Ain’t Easy” and “One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show,” as well as their #1 R&B/Pop “Stick-Up,” and the worldwide hit record “Want Ads.” The recently released their first single in 50 years, “Here Comes the Rain Again,” produced by PWP Works of Art, which consists of 7x Grammy Award-winner Neal H. Pogue, co-founder and bassist of Earth, Wind & Fire

The music of Honey Cone ushered in a new, more assertive era lyrically for girl groups. They are the first act to appear on the iconic television show “Soul Train.” Honey Cone was formed in 1968 by lead singer Edna Wright, formerly of the gospel group The Cogics, along with Carolyn Willis formerly of Bobby Sox & Blue Jeans and Shelly Clark of The Ikettes. They were three phenomenal entertainers on their own, but together, they formed a legendary group with a unique sound and unstoppable energy that still brings audiences to their feet. Throughout the years, Honey Cone has performed with some of music’s most celebrated artists, including Parliament Funkadelic, the O’Jays, Charlie Wilson, and the legendary George Burns. Their music can also be heard on a variety of blockbuster soundtracks, including “Because I Said So,” “Stupid Gesture” and “Mi Vida Loca.” With such artists as Joss Stone, Common, Taylor Dayne, and Dusty Springfield covering or sampling their recordings, Honey Cone’s influence is very much alive and part of the fabric of our lives.

For their trailblazing style, timeless songs and commitment to their craft on and off stage, Honey Cone was recently inducted into the Soul Music Hall of Fame.