Kings Go Forth are a ten-piece American soul band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their sound is rooted in 1970s soul, and the group employs production and recording techniques common in that era.

Kings Go Forth
OriginMilwaukee, Wisconsin
GenresSoul
Years active2007–2011
MembersAndy Noble
Dan Flynn
Jeremy Kuzniar
Dave Cusma
Jed Groser
Dave Wake
Cecilio Negron, Jr/
Danny Fernandez
Matt Norberg
Black Wolf

The group was founded by Andy Noble[6], the founder of the now defunct Milwaukee record store Lotus Land Records, in 2007. He then opened vinyl specialty shop We Buy Records in Milwaukee, WI (2018)[7] and We Buy Records Chicago in Westchester, IL (2020)[8].

[1] The group's songs are written largely by Noble and vocalist Black Wolf.[2] They released several 7" singles before signing to Luaka Bop; their debut full-length, The Outsiders Are Back, was released in 2010.[3][4] Black Wolf died on May 21, 2023, in a house fire.[5]

Members

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  • Andy Noble (bass)
  • Dan Flynn (guitar)
  • Jeremy Kuzniar (drums)
  • Dave Cusma (trombone)
  • Jed Groser (trumpet)
  • Dave Wake (keyboards)
  • Cecilio Negron Jr. (percussion)
  • Danny Fernandez (vocals)
  • Matt Norberg (vocals)
  • Black Wolf (vocals)

[6]==References==

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  1. ^ Kings Go Forth at Allmusic
  2. ^ Stevens, Todd (January 28, 2011) http://host.madison.com/daily-cardinal/entertainment/funk-goes-forth-to-the-majestic-saturday-night/article_218ea63c-31fe-57c8-8568-e6a932cda2ed.html
  3. ^ Review, SPIN.
  4. ^ Review, Pitchfork Media
  5. ^ [1] Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1 June 2023
  6. ^ "Riverwest's We Buy Records is new to the block, but owner Andy Noble isn't".
  7. ^ "We Buy Records". sellvinylusa.com.
  8. ^ "We Buy Records Chicago". webuyrecordsusa.com.