Quote by Ben E. King
He was a manager, one of the singers, I guess talent coordinator for the local talent in Harlem. His name was Lover Patterson. He was living right across the street from where my dad had his restaurant. I guess he saw a lot of kids come in, a lot of my buddies.
Summary
This quote highlights the role and presence of Lover Patterson, who is identified as a manager, singer, and talent coordinator in Harlem. The speaker mentions that Lover Patterson lived across the street from their father's restaurant, implying close proximity and frequent encounters. It suggests that Lover Patterson had a firsthand view of the young talents and individuals who visited the speaker's father's restaurant, possibly offering opportunities and guidance to aspiring artists and youngsters.
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By Ben E. King