Los Angeles R&B vocalist Grady Harrell has been a professional since the age of nine. His mother was a member of [a=The Friends Of Distinction]. He became friends with [a=Jeffrey Daniels] and [a=Jody Watley] and almost became a member of [a=Shalamar]. [a=Fred Wesley] produced his debut LP "Mwana" in 1984. Grady spent the 90s touring with the [a=Dazz Band] and playing [a=Jackie Wilson] in stage plays. Grady is currently touring with his band Groove City. His sons Anthony and Grady Harrell III made up the group…