Charles Murphy, bassist/vocalist, has been playing music all his life.  He started with piano and saxophone, but found his niche as a bass player when he was 15.  Shortly thereafter he began to travel with touring bands all over the United States.  His 30-plus years of experience have gained him slots with such artists as Johnny Winter.  Charles has extensive knowledge of his instrument and plays every style of bass, from that funky sound to the old “acoustic” style of the 20s and 30s.  He is particularly enjoyable on his fretless P-bass and adds an authentic and solid bottom to the sounds of the Sugar Daddies and Sweet Mama Cotton. 

Drummer Osama Raad started his professional career at a very early age.  While still in high school, he began playing in bands both in Lebanon (his home country) and in Kuwait, where he attended school.  Since moving to the United States in 1981, Osama has become proficient in many styles of music, including Middle Eastern music, top 40 and show music, and contemporary jazz.  Introduced to the blues by his good friend and a prominent Houston blues dj, Nuri Nuri, Osama became involved in the Houston blues scene.  He has played with many noteworthy blues and jazz legends in the Houston area including Sonny Boy Terry, Yvonne Washington, Lala Wilson, Milton Hopkins, Pearl Murray.  He has also backed up international legends such as Johnny Johnson and Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown.