Musician. Half of the music duo James and Bobby Purify. Dickey's first break in the industry came as a guitarist with the ensemble The Dothan Sextet, whom achieved national exposure as an opening act for Otis Redding in 1965. Dickey (taking Purify as a stage name) would go onto find fame, pairing with his cousin James Purify, they signed with the Bell record label and scored a million-selling hit with their signature song "I'm Your Puppet" (1966). Further Top-40 hits followed with "Wish You Didn't Have to Go" (1967), "Shake a Tail Feather" (1967) and "Let Love Come Between Us" (1967). By the early 1970s, Dickey had left the entertainment arena to settle in his hometown of Tallahassee, where he found a position within the police department. He would return as a performer of gospel music.
Musician. Half of the music duo James and Bobby Purify. Dickey's first break in the industry came as a guitarist with the ensemble The Dothan Sextet, whom achieved national exposure as an opening act for Otis Redding in 1965. Dickey (taking Purify as a stage name) would go onto find fame, pairing with his cousin James Purify, they signed with the Bell record label and scored a million-selling hit with their signature song "I'm Your Puppet" (1966). Further Top-40 hits followed with "Wish You Didn't Have to Go" (1967), "Shake a Tail Feather" (1967) and "Let Love Come Between Us" (1967). By the early 1970s, Dickey had left the entertainment arena to settle in his hometown of Tallahassee, where he found a position within the police department. He would return as a performer of gospel music.
Bio by: C.S.
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