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**Bio of The Trey J's** The Trey J's were a vocal duo consisting of James Binford and Joseph Smith. James Binford, originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, began his singing career at the age of 9 in various local Doo-Wop and church ensembles. After enlisting in the Marine Corps at 17, he continued to perform in Officers' clubs and local venues, establishing a solid reputation as a performer. While stationed in Albany, Georgia, he was introduced to Eddie Harris, the band leader of the popular Eddie Harris Review, through his then-wife. After his military service, James worked at International Harvester in Indianapolis before transferring to Macdonald Douglas Aeronautical Engineering Company in Atlanta. There, he reconnected with Eddie Harris as a backing singer. With aspirations of forming his own ensemble, James, under the guidance of manager Johnny Glover, held auditions for a baritone vocalist in 1968. From 150 applicants, he selected 28-year-old Joseph Smith, a Detroiter who had moved to Atlanta a decade earlier and raised a family. The name "Trey J's" was derived from the Americanization of "Trey," a derivative of the French word "Tres," meaning three, combined with the initials of James, Joseph, and their late manager Johnny Glover. By the early 1970s, The Trey J's became regular performers at Atlanta's infamous Black nightclub, The Pink Pussy Cat. It was during their performances there that

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