Before you do ANYTHING else remember FIRST that Mr. Raymond Coats, Sr is “THAT SILKY,SILKY, SOUL-SINGER” of whom Frankie Beverly sang! RAYMOND COATS – Vocalist - is a seasoned, versatile entertainer with over 25 years of experience in the music and performance arena. His repertoire runs the gamut from his original hits to R&B, Motown, Jazz, Blues and Standards. He is a magnetic singer with excellent range and a commanding stage presence as well as audience charm. Raymond has performed in numerous venues including weddings, festivals, county fairs, parties and has been the featured performer on many other shows and at different venues. Simply Raymond was produced by Tony Saunders son of the late, great Merl Saunders.