Soul Brothers Six was an American rhythm and blues band established in the early 1960s, best known for their 1967 hit "Some Kind of Wonderful". The band primarily consisted of six members, with the most notable being lead vocalist and songwriter John Ellison. Their musical style combined elements of soul and funk, characterized by Ellison's distinctively raw vocal delivery and the group's tight rhythm section. Despite their limited discography, Soul Brothers Six had a significant influence on the soul genre, with "Some Kind of Wonderful" being covered by numerous artists and becoming a staple in the genre.