Mel Harden's Soulful Legacy Lives On | St. Louis News

Mel Harden, half of the soulful R&B duo Mel & Tim, passed away at 84, leaving behind a legacy defined by their Grammy-nominated hit “Backfield in Motion.” Rising from Mississippi farms to St. Louis stages, Harden mastered guitar and drums in his teens with his uncles’ gospel band — a foundation that fueled his chart-topping sound in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. After touring with Tim McPherson, he returned to quiet life in St. Louis, but his music — especially that infectious, timeless track — continues to echo through generations of soul fans. His voice may be gone, but his rhythm lives on. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e7440dd834214586