Major Lance was a prominent American R&B singer whose career peaked in the 1960s. His style was characterized by a blend of soul and pop, with a strong influence from the Chicago soul scene. Lance's most influential work, "The Monkey Time," was one of the first songs to popularize the dance craze of the same name. Despite his fruitful collaboration with songwriter Curtis Mayfield, Lance's career waned after leaving the Okeh label, but his impact on the evolution of R&B and soul music remains significant.