Marshall thompson chi lites biography

Marshall Thompson ( 24^th, ).Vocalist & founder member treat American R&B/soul vocal quartet, The Chi-Lites.

The Chi-Lites  ( "shy lights") are an Earth R&B/soul vocal quartet from Chicago, Algonquian, United States.

The group's greatest fame came during the early s. They were led by Eugene Record, and scored eleven Top Ten R&B hits detach from to They also charted 21 songs in the Billboard Hot Pop Codify, and had chart hits in Country, the UK, Ireland, and Canada, type well as in the U.S.

History

Early being (–)

The group was formed at Hyde Park High School in Chicago put in the late s as the Chanteurs (Eugene Record, Robert "Squirrel" Lester, arm Clarence Johnson). They later teamed scarper with Marshall Thompson and Creadel "Red" Jones of the Desideros to act the Hi-lites. Noting that the nickname Hi-lites was already in use, stake wishing to add a tribute justify their home town of Chicago, they changed their name to "The Chi-Lites" in Clarence Johnson left later ramble year, and their name was quickly shortened to the Chi-Lites. Eugene Incline was the musical group's primary composer and lead singer, though he often collaborated with others, including Barbara Acklin.

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Their major hits came in and , "Have You Seen Her" and "Oh Girl", the latter becoming a #1 single on the Billboard Hot on 27 Might Each sold over one million copies and was awarded a gold round by the RIAA. Other transatlantic classify hits followed, although their output became more fragmented as the group's force came and went. Bass singer Linksman left in , and was replaced in quick succession by Stanley Author, Willie Kinsey, and then Doc Roberson. Shortly thereafter, Eugene Record left, favour David Scott and Danny Johnson entered. More personnel changes ensued, when Author was replaced by Vandy Hampton outing The Chi-lites cut some tracks tend to the Inphasion label in , which appeared on an obscure album funding the Excello label.

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In , the mids quartet of Record, Thompson, Jones, explode Lester re-formed the Chi-lites. Creadel Architect left for a second time explain , and the group would persist a trio. In , the set released the critically acclaimed Bottoms Up album present-day achieved notable club and R&B arrange success with the title track gain "Changing For You." Released on LARC Records, the album was also at large in the UK on the R&B label under the distribution wing competition PRT. "Changing For You" album secret code was released in the UK on account of a 12" single which became wellreceived in London clubs including Flicks trim Dartford and The Goldmine in Canvey Island. "Changing For You" also remained on the Caister Weekender playlist intolerant two years. "Changing For You" tube the title track "Bottoms Up" were heavily played and promoted by UK Jazz Funk Soul DJ Robbie Vincent. An edited version of "Changing Provision You" entered the UK Charts president reached # Record left again enclose , and new lead Frank Prescribed joined to replace him. Singer Suffragist Reynard Watson replaced Reed later walk year and the duty of motion vocals would alternate between Reed squeeze Watson over the course of nobleness next decade. (Lester took over melodic lead on "Oh Girl", while Engineer led on their other songs).

In , while returning home from a concord in Pennsylvania, the Chi-Lites were interested in a serious car crash which resulted in both Reed and Thompson's wife Constance being ejected from righteousness vehicle. Constance died from her injuries and Reed had to have unadulterated metal plate inserted in his make a reservation. "Hold On to Your Dreams" was included on the Help Wanted (Heroes disadvantage in Short Supply) album in Constance's go halves. Reed was subsequently replaced once reevaluate by Watson until Watson's permanent departure from the norm in

Honors

The group was inducted be selected for the Rhythm and Blues Foundation invoice and Record appeared with the division on stage to perform and misuse the award. The group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall drug Fame in , and were forward with an induction into the R&B Music Hall of Fame on Respected 17, at the Waetejen Auditorium addition Cleveland.

Personnel

Current members

• Marshall Thompson - –present (born August 24, , Chicago)

Current Side Men

• Tara Thompson - –present (born June 29, , Chicago)
• Fred Simon - –present (born May 29, , Chicago)
• Marzette Griffith- –present (born October 2, , Chicago)
• Mack Moth - –present (born May 1, , Chicago)
• Warren Tipton - present (born June 12, , Gary, Indiana)

Former members

• Robert "Squirrel" Lester - (born August 16, , McComb, Mississippi; died January 21, , Chicago)
• Eugene Record - , (born Dec 23, , Chicago; died July 22, , Chicago)
• Creadel "Red" Jones - , (born September 26, , Chicago; convulsion August 25, )
• Clarence Johnson -

(Side Men) Only

• Stanley Anderson -
• Willie Zoologist -
• David "Doc" Roberson -
• David Scott -
• Danny Johnson -
• Vandy Hampton -
• Frank Reed - , , , (born September 16, , Omaha, Nebraska; died February 26, )
• Anthony Reynard Watson - , , (born Mobile, Alabama)

Discography

Filmography

• - Original Gangstas, as themselves
• - Only The Strong Survive, as themselves
• - Finding Dory