Truth

Cleveland, 1975-81

Truth was a duo of Larry Hancock and Leo Green that continued the excellence of their former groups, S.O.U.L (Hancock) and the Imperial Wonders (Green). The two first started working together in 1975 after the demise of S.O.U.L. and the temporary retirement of the Imperial Wonders. Bobby Massey even started a new label, Sounds Of Cleveland, to release their 1st 45. The 45 is an excellent two sider, "Coming Back Home" and "Excedrin Headache #24" (for the youngsters, Excedrin pain relief pills ran a series of TV commercials in the 1970s with the line "Excedrin Headache number...." and highlighted some situation that would result in a headache). Truth then went on tour with the O'Jays and made some connections with Philadelphia producers. The old Philly Grove label, which had scored big in the early 70s with the Delfonics, released a 45 and a 12" 'disco' record by Truth. Unfortunately, the same old story, lack of promotion, hurt the group again.

Returning to Cleveland, the group was signed by a fledgling Cleveland label, Mirus Music, who seemed to have a lot of ambition. Truth released a few 45s and an LP for Mirus' "soul" label, Devaki, which was also run by Bobby Massey. Mirus promised a lot but didn't deliver. The recordings, though, are the usual high quality and feature a lot of local talent in writing, playing, and arranging, such as Al Boyd, Dunn Pearson, Anthony Mitchell, etc

After not having the level of success they had hoped for, Truth faded away, but Leo Green and Larry Hancock have continued to be involved with performing.

Discography
Excedrin Headache #24 / Come Back Home (Sounds Of Cleveland 11711) 1976
(LP) Coming Home (Devaki 4401) 1980