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The Different Shades of Brown
This 1969 photo shows Steve Warfield, Ronald Logan, Nate Newsome, and Marvin Sutton, the members of Different Shades of Brown.

1970: The 'Different Shades of Brown' Sign Recording Contract
"The Different Shades of Brown," of Springfield Saturday signed a recording contract with the Motown Recording Company of Detroit, Mich. Members of the local "soul" quartet happily wait to sign on the dotted line as Mrs. Doris Holland (Center) of Motown's legal department, explains the contract.
From left are, Marvin Sutton, Ronald Logan, Mrs. holland, Steve Warfield, and Nate Newsom. Hershall E. Scott (far right), manager, smiles with approval as his group prepares to sign.
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