- Genre: R & B
- Influenced by: The Temptations, Parliament
- Similar Artists: The Egyptian Lover, Jungle Brothers, Force M.D.'s, Vikki Love, Shannon, Trinere, The World Class Wreckin' Cru, Newcleus, The Jonzun Crew, Aleem, A Tribe Called Quest, Afrika Bambaataa, Captain Rock, De La Soul, Grandmaster Flash, Grandmixer D.ST, L.A. Dream Team, Uncle Jamm's Army, Jamie Jupitor
Produced and organized by early hip-hop impresarios Arthur Baker and John Robie, Planet Patrol walked an intriguing line between electro and the classic Motown sound. The quintet of vocalists (led by Herb Jackson) only produced one album, but it is one of the few classic LPs of the electro era. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
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