Frank and Jimmy continued to work together away from the recording studio guitarists for The Firebirds, a group of  musicians who accompanied local artists in the many nightclubs and cabaret spots around Detroit.

Joe Hunter tickled keyboards and piano, Dave Hamilton alternated between vibes and guitar, Tony Washington handled the drums, and Sam Coleman and Clarence Hughley played the horns.

They frequently backed the likes of Emanuel Laskey, Dennis Edwards, Fabulous Peps, Gwen Owens, Jack Montgomery plus many others.

"That band was hot. We played behind almost everyone in Detroit at that time. Artists liked us because we had horns, which gave their shows a bigger sound. We also had Joe Hunter and Dave Hamilton. They were two of best around, and I mean anywhere. Joe was my buddy – a great guy.” They even managed to record one record for Excello in 1970, “Soul sonata”/ “I just don’t believe you”.  

music: "You've Got The Love To Make Me Over" - The Just Brothers (Music Merchant  1008a)

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