Gene McFadden is an African-American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as one of the key members of the Philadelphia International record label, and was one-half of the successful team of McFadden & Whitehead with John Whitehead. An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, or simply black), is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. ... Simon Le Bon lead singer of Duran Duran in concert, 2003. ... A songwriter is someone who writes, in part or in full, the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) is (among many other tasks) primarily responsible for completing a master recording so that it is fit for mass production and commercial release. ... Philadelphia International Records is a record label founded by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff in 1971. ... A record label is a brand created by companies that specialize in manufacturing, distributing and promoting audio and video recordings, on various formats including compact discs, LPs, DVD-Audio, SACDs, and cassettes. ... Gene McFadden and John Whitehead (1949-2004) were an American songwriting, production, and recording duo, primarily associated with Gamble and Huffs Philadelphia International soul music record label during the 1970s. ... Another John Whitehead is a former British ambassador to Japan. ...

McFadden and Whitehead wrote many hits for Philadelphia International artists such as The O'Jays and Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, and had their own hit with "Ain't No Stopping Us Now" in 1979. The OJays are a popular Philadelphia soul group, originally consisting of Walter Williams, Bill Isles, Bobby Massey, William Powell and Eddie Levert. ... Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes were one of the most popular Philly soul groups of the 1970s. ... This page refers to the year 1979. ...