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The photographs feature publicity photos of the family bands and an album with private family photos. The papers include business cards, band contracts, programs and promotional posters, a newspaper article, a calendar of show dates, and copyright paperwork for the song \"What it is\". 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Band contracts are arranged by contracted group and then by show date.","The Randolph family of Roanoke, Virginia, had three family music groups in the 1960s and 1970s. Their bands operated somewhat interchangeably and they were well-known regionally for blues music. Their most well known songs were \"Happy Fool\" (as Belva \u0026 The Randolph Brothers) and \"What It Is Part I / What It Is Part II\" as The Randolph Bros. Plus.","The Randolph Brothers  was active from 1968 through at least 1972 and included brothers Alfred (Saxophone + Manager), Michael (Guitar), Reginald (Saxophone, Co-Manager, Vocals), Marvin (Bass Guitar), Rodney (Drums). At some point, a sixth brother (either Phillip or Clinton) joined the band on the keyboard. No source confirming which brother has been found.","Belva and The Randolph Brothers  was active from around 1971 through at least 1974. This group featured Belva as the lead vocalist with Alfred, Michael, Reginald, Marvin, and Rodney in the band. It also included backup vocals by their sister Valerie and cousin Brenda Bryant.","The Randolph Bros. Plus Lounge Combo  was created around 1975 as an additional band focused on the cocktail lounge circuit.","The Randolph Brothers had contracts with Star City Records, HIT Attractions Inc., and an association with WTOY, Roanoke, Virginia's, Soul station. They also applied for a copyright on their song \"What It Is\" under the name Hot Tomato Publishing Company.","Ulysses Randolph was born May 19, 1920 in Roanoke, Virginia and died July 24, 2011. He worked on the railroad for Norfolk \u0026 Western and as a laborer at Shaffer's Crossing. On November 3, 1944, he married Willie Beatrice Petty, (born November 17, 1925, died May 28, 1998)","Ulysses and Willie had seven sons and five daughters. During the 1960s and 1970s, their children formed family bands managed by their eldest son Alfred, and co-managed by their second son, Michael. Eventually, the bands would include at least six of their sons, two of their daughters, and at least one cousin.","Their children:","Gloria Latrisia Randolph (circa 1941 -), married James L. Jones on June 30, 1972","Eugenia (Genie) M. Randolph (circa 1943 -), married Stan Philpott","Alfred Henry Randolph II (1945-02-18 - 2024-06-28), married Charlene Olivia Miller on April 23, 1962. Alfred played saxophone and managed the Randolph family bands. He also spent time as a member of the Chevys and Premiers band.","Michael Francis Randolph (1946-03-04 - ), married Gay Christa Ballou on April 3, 1971. Michael played guitar, and wrote and arranged music the family bands.","Reginald McKinley Randolph, Sr.(1947-08-24 - 2016-03-07), married Rosa Lee Henderson on August 28, 1966. Reginald played saxophone, provided vocals, and co-managed the family bands. He also spent time as a member of the Chevys and Premiers band. ","Belva Lorraine Shannon (1949-08-23 - 2023-01-25), married Leon Eldridge Hamlet on October 28, 1967 and they divorced March 2, 1970. She later married Willie Shannon on May 11, 1973. Belva was the lead vocalist for the family bands. She also worked for WTOY, the local Soul radio station.","Valerie Denise Randolph (1951-04-15 - ), married Melvin William Garrett on October 28, 1987 and they divorced November 28, 1994. She later married Samuel Franklin, Jr. on July 1, 2006. Valerie provided backup vocals for the family bands.","Marvin Alton Randolph, Sr. (1954-10-26 - 2024-01-02), married Vera Jones on October 16, 1975 and they divorced May 26, 1988. He later married Brenda Catherine Small on July 15, 1995. Marvin played bass guitar in the family bands. Later, from 1985 to 1988, he played in the Greensboro, North Carolina, band Black \u0026 Blue.","Rodney Jerome Randolph (1956-04-08 - ), married Lolita Morton on August 23, 1981. Rodney played drums in the family bands and later was the drummer for the Greensboro, North Carolina, band Black \u0026 Blue.","Stephanie Yvonne Randolph (1960-02-23 - ) married Donald Leroy Campbell, Jr. on September 15, 1988.","Phillip Anthony Randolph (1961-03-04 - ) married Dianne Elisabeth Worrell on August 15, 1981. Phillip worked as a railroad brakeman and conductor for thirty-three years. It is not clear whether he or his brother Clinton played the keyboard with the family bands.","Clinton David Randolph (1962-12-26 - ) married Virginia Louise Jennings on May 16, 1988. It is not clear whether he or his brother Phillip played the keyboard with the family bands.","The guide to the Randolph Family (Musical Groups) Collection by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the Randolph Family (Musical Groups) Collection was completed in March, 2026.","This collection contains photographs, papers, and artifacts related to the musical groups of the Randolph family of Roanoke, Virginia. The photographs feature publicity photos of the family bands and an album with private family photos. The papers include business cards, band contracts, programs and promotional posters, a newspaper article, a calendar of show dates, and copyright paperwork for the song \"What it is\". Also included is Alfred's stage costume with multiple bow tie options.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. 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Plus Lounge Combo  was created around 1975 as an additional band focused on the cocktail lounge circuit.","The Randolph Brothers had contracts with Star City Records, HIT Attractions Inc., and an association with WTOY, Roanoke, Virginia's, Soul station. They also applied for a copyright on their song \"What It Is\" under the name Hot Tomato Publishing Company.","Ulysses Randolph was born May 19, 1920 in Roanoke, Virginia and died July 24, 2011. He worked on the railroad for Norfolk \u0026 Western and as a laborer at Shaffer's Crossing. On November 3, 1944, he married Willie Beatrice Petty, (born November 17, 1925, died May 28, 1998)","Ulysses and Willie had seven sons and five daughters. During the 1960s and 1970s, their children formed family bands managed by their eldest son Alfred, and co-managed by their second son, Michael. 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","Belva Lorraine Shannon (1949-08-23 - 2023-01-25), married Leon Eldridge Hamlet on October 28, 1967 and they divorced March 2, 1970. She later married Willie Shannon on May 11, 1973. Belva was the lead vocalist for the family bands. She also worked for WTOY, the local Soul radio station.","Valerie Denise Randolph (1951-04-15 - ), married Melvin William Garrett on October 28, 1987 and they divorced November 28, 1994. She later married Samuel Franklin, Jr. on July 1, 2006. Valerie provided backup vocals for the family bands.","Marvin Alton Randolph, Sr. (1954-10-26 - 2024-01-02), married Vera Jones on October 16, 1975 and they divorced May 26, 1988. He later married Brenda Catherine Small on July 15, 1995. Marvin played bass guitar in the family bands. Later, from 1985 to 1988, he played in the Greensboro, North Carolina, band Black \u0026 Blue.","Rodney Jerome Randolph (1956-04-08 - ), married Lolita Morton on August 23, 1981. Rodney played drums in the family bands and later was the drummer for the Greensboro, North Carolina, band Black \u0026 Blue.","Stephanie Yvonne Randolph (1960-02-23 - ) married Donald Leroy Campbell, Jr. on September 15, 1988.","Phillip Anthony Randolph (1961-03-04 - ) married Dianne Elisabeth Worrell on August 15, 1981. Phillip worked as a railroad brakeman and conductor for thirty-three years. It is not clear whether he or his brother Clinton played the keyboard with the family bands.","Clinton David Randolph (1962-12-26 - ) married Virginia Louise Jennings on May 16, 1988. It is not clear whether he or his brother Phillip played the keyboard with the family bands."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Randolph Family (Musical Groups) Collection by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003cextref href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/extref\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Randolph Family (Musical Groups) Collection by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ )."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Randolph Family (Musical Groups) Collection, 1968-1975, Ms2026-003, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Randolph Family (Musical Groups) Collection, 1968-1975, Ms2026-003, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the Randolph Family (Musical Groups) Collection was completed in March, 2026.\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the Randolph Family (Musical Groups) Collection was completed in March, 2026."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains photographs, papers, and artifacts related to the musical groups of the Randolph family of Roanoke, Virginia. The photographs feature publicity photos of the family bands and an album with private family photos. The papers include business cards, band contracts, programs and promotional posters, a newspaper article, a calendar of show dates, and copyright paperwork for the song \"What it is\". Also included is Alfred's stage costume with multiple bow tie options.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This collection contains photographs, papers, and artifacts related to the musical groups of the Randolph family of Roanoke, Virginia. The photographs feature publicity photos of the family bands and an album with private family photos. The papers include business cards, band contracts, programs and promotional posters, a newspaper article, a calendar of show dates, and copyright paperwork for the song \"What it is\". Also included is Alfred's stage costume with multiple bow tie options."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePlease contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. ","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form:  http://bit.ly/scuareproduction .","Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form:  http://bit.ly/scuapublication . ","Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_fb0766e2ff8fd5ad5ec22769c3be57a6\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThis collection contains photographs, papers, and artifacts related to the musical groups of the Randolph family of Roanoke, Virginia. The photographs feature publicity photos of the family bands and an album with private family photos. The papers include business cards, band contracts, programs and promotional posters, a newspaper article, a calendar of show dates, and copyright paperwork for the song \"What it is\". Also included is Alfred's stage costume with multiple bow tie options.\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["This collection contains photographs, papers, and artifacts related to the musical groups of the Randolph family of Roanoke, Virginia. The photographs feature publicity photos of the family bands and an album with private family photos. The papers include business cards, band contracts, programs and promotional posters, a newspaper article, a calendar of show dates, and copyright paperwork for the song \"What it is\". 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Band contracts are arranged by contracted group and then by show date.","The Randolph family of Roanoke, Virginia, had three family music groups in the 1960s and 1970s. Their bands operated somewhat interchangeably and they were well-known regionally for blues music. Their most well known songs were \"Happy Fool\" (as Belva \u0026 The Randolph Brothers) and \"What It Is Part I / What It Is Part II\" as The Randolph Bros. Plus.","The Randolph Brothers  was active from 1968 through at least 1972 and included brothers Alfred (Saxophone + Manager), Michael (Guitar), Reginald (Saxophone, Co-Manager, Vocals), Marvin (Bass Guitar), Rodney (Drums). At some point, a sixth brother (either Phillip or Clinton) joined the band on the keyboard. No source confirming which brother has been found.","Belva and The Randolph Brothers  was active from around 1971 through at least 1974. This group featured Belva as the lead vocalist with Alfred, Michael, Reginald, Marvin, and Rodney in the band. It also included backup vocals by their sister Valerie and cousin Brenda Bryant.","The Randolph Bros. Plus Lounge Combo  was created around 1975 as an additional band focused on the cocktail lounge circuit.","The Randolph Brothers had contracts with Star City Records, HIT Attractions Inc., and an association with WTOY, Roanoke, Virginia's, Soul station. They also applied for a copyright on their song \"What It Is\" under the name Hot Tomato Publishing Company.","Ulysses Randolph was born May 19, 1920 in Roanoke, Virginia and died July 24, 2011. He worked on the railroad for Norfolk \u0026 Western and as a laborer at Shaffer's Crossing. On November 3, 1944, he married Willie Beatrice Petty, (born November 17, 1925, died May 28, 1998)","Ulysses and Willie had seven sons and five daughters. During the 1960s and 1970s, their children formed family bands managed by their eldest son Alfred, and co-managed by their second son, Michael. Eventually, the bands would include at least six of their sons, two of their daughters, and at least one cousin.","Their children:","Gloria Latrisia Randolph (circa 1941 -), married James L. Jones on June 30, 1972","Eugenia (Genie) M. Randolph (circa 1943 -), married Stan Philpott","Alfred Henry Randolph II (1945-02-18 - 2024-06-28), married Charlene Olivia Miller on April 23, 1962. Alfred played saxophone and managed the Randolph family bands. He also spent time as a member of the Chevys and Premiers band.","Michael Francis Randolph (1946-03-04 - ), married Gay Christa Ballou on April 3, 1971. Michael played guitar, and wrote and arranged music the family bands.","Reginald McKinley Randolph, Sr.(1947-08-24 - 2016-03-07), married Rosa Lee Henderson on August 28, 1966. Reginald played saxophone, provided vocals, and co-managed the family bands. He also spent time as a member of the Chevys and Premiers band. ","Belva Lorraine Shannon (1949-08-23 - 2023-01-25), married Leon Eldridge Hamlet on October 28, 1967 and they divorced March 2, 1970. She later married Willie Shannon on May 11, 1973. Belva was the lead vocalist for the family bands. She also worked for WTOY, the local Soul radio station.","Valerie Denise Randolph (1951-04-15 - ), married Melvin William Garrett on October 28, 1987 and they divorced November 28, 1994. She later married Samuel Franklin, Jr. on July 1, 2006. Valerie provided backup vocals for the family bands.","Marvin Alton Randolph, Sr. (1954-10-26 - 2024-01-02), married Vera Jones on October 16, 1975 and they divorced May 26, 1988. He later married Brenda Catherine Small on July 15, 1995. Marvin played bass guitar in the family bands. Later, from 1985 to 1988, he played in the Greensboro, North Carolina, band Black \u0026 Blue.","Rodney Jerome Randolph (1956-04-08 - ), married Lolita Morton on August 23, 1981. Rodney played drums in the family bands and later was the drummer for the Greensboro, North Carolina, band Black \u0026 Blue.","Stephanie Yvonne Randolph (1960-02-23 - ) married Donald Leroy Campbell, Jr. on September 15, 1988.","Phillip Anthony Randolph (1961-03-04 - ) married Dianne Elisabeth Worrell on August 15, 1981. Phillip worked as a railroad brakeman and conductor for thirty-three years. It is not clear whether he or his brother Clinton played the keyboard with the family bands.","Clinton David Randolph (1962-12-26 - ) married Virginia Louise Jennings on May 16, 1988. It is not clear whether he or his brother Phillip played the keyboard with the family bands.","The guide to the Randolph Family (Musical Groups) Collection by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the Randolph Family (Musical Groups) Collection was completed in March, 2026.","This collection contains photographs, papers, and artifacts related to the musical groups of the Randolph family of Roanoke, Virginia. The photographs feature publicity photos of the family bands and an album with private family photos. The papers include business cards, band contracts, programs and promotional posters, a newspaper article, a calendar of show dates, and copyright paperwork for the song \"What it is\". Also included is Alfred's stage costume with multiple bow tie options.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. 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Rodney played drums in the family bands and later was the drummer for the Greensboro, North Carolina, band Black \u0026 Blue.","Stephanie Yvonne Randolph (1960-02-23 - ) married Donald Leroy Campbell, Jr. on September 15, 1988.","Phillip Anthony Randolph (1961-03-04 - ) married Dianne Elisabeth Worrell on August 15, 1981. Phillip worked as a railroad brakeman and conductor for thirty-three years. It is not clear whether he or his brother Clinton played the keyboard with the family bands.","Clinton David Randolph (1962-12-26 - ) married Virginia Louise Jennings on May 16, 1988. 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Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePlease contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. 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