Remembering Winston Ford
Lots of folks in the local music community are mourning the loss of R&B singer Winston Ford, who was killed in an auto accident over the weekend. Today's Denver Post had a nice tribute:
Ford, 55, was returning to Denver from Evergreen about 1:30 a.m. and apparently lost control of his car, said his sister, Jennifer Keel of Denver. A service is planned at 11 a.m. Friday at New Hope Baptist Church, 3701 Colorado Blvd. A "Winston Ford Farewell Jam Session and Fund-raiser" is planned at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Kiva, 3090 Downing St. Money will go to his grandchildren. Ford had his first "gig" when he was about age 5, playing a little boy in the University of Denver production of "Show Boat," his sister said. ... Ford toured as a vocalist with The Platters; Earth, Wind and Fire; and the Drifters, said his daughter, LaNeice Ford. Locally, he sang and sometimes played percussion, his daughter said, with groups performing at The Church, Patrick's in Aurora, Brendan's Pub, The Little Bear in Evergreen and the Supreme Court, in the Adam's Mark Hotel downtown. His most recent group was Phat Daddy.Here's a short snippet of Winston singing "Baby, It's Cold Outside" with Lannie Garrett. P.S. It still amazes me that a song that pretty could have played a part in the start of anything as hateful as Al Qaeda.
Comments
Submitted by Sharon C. (not verified) on Sat, 2010-03-06 16:44.
hello don. I can answer your question. YES. Winston was the original singer of "I Can Dream About You", from the early 80s movie Streets of Fire. My sister lisa and I met winston thru a mutual friend, Les Slaughter, also from Denver. We were all living in the LA area at the time. In fact, when the movie premiered, Winston, Les, Lisa and I went to see the movie in Hollywood.
Winston was a sweetheart! Such a nice man with such an angelic voice. Now he is sharing his voice with the angels!
I heard about his accident and passing a few months back, but this is the first I've googled it. I am overjoyed that Winston was a Christian. I can't wait to meet him again in heaven.
Submitted by don (not verified) on Fri, 2010-02-26 22:40.
Was Winston the lead singer in the movie, streets of fire? If so, i so loved that guy, can somebody let me know
Submitted by neta Sanders-Shellaugh (not verified) on Wed, 2007-12-26 16:13.
I met Winston when I moved to Denver in the early 70's we were friends first and then we dated for awhile. Although our relationship did not last we remained friends and Winston always had a smile and hug for me when we would run into each other around town. My heart and prayers to out to his family and friends.
Submitted by Jimmy Hunter (not verified) on Wed, 2008-01-30 00:43.
i've written songs with this man winston ford...
i was with him the night marvin gaye past.
played drums on some of his los angeles recordings as a drummer for gerard mcmahon
wow..i stumbled on this
i'm really taken back
one of the greats has been taken from us
Rest In PEACE dear brother
Submitted by Donne R. Radford (not verified) on Wed, 2007-10-24 12:45.
This is the first time I've written anything, anywhere. If you know me, I'm anything but quiet, but, today, I am silent. He was my brother and I really miss him.
Submitted by ty sweet (not verified) on Tue, 2007-10-23 00:19.
winston ford was the name and still is among sangers, young folf take note, mr ford is still here in every beat....love TY
