Inez and Charlie Foxx
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Inez Foxx (born 1942) and her brother Charlie Foxx (1939–1998) were an American rhythm and blues and soul duo. Inez sang lead while Charlie sang backup and played guitar.
Their most successful record was of their novelty composition "Mockingbird." Released in 1963, it made the Top 10 on both the rhythm and blues and pop charts; this song was later covered by James Taylor and Carly Simon. Other notable recordings were "Hurt by Love," "Ask Me," and "(1-2-3-4-5-6-7) Count the Days."
They were known for their exciting live performances, of which a highlight was Inez's rendition of "I Stand Accused," which finished with a supposedly distraught Inez singing the last verse while being carried offstage by Charlie. They toured extensively in Europe and their music played a role in the development of the Northern Soul movement.
Inez also had some success recording on her own, beginning in 1969, but her popularity faded in the 1970s. Charlie was already working as a record producer when they disbanded their act.