The Stylistics
The Stylistics are an American vocal group that had especially in the first half of 1970 a great success. They were among the best-known representatives of the Phillysounds.
Career
The founding members of the Stylistics in 1966 were Russell Thompkins Jr., Airrion Love and James Smith ( in "The Monarchs " above ), and Herbie Murrell and James Dunn ( previously at "The percussion "). In Avco Records they were produced by Thom Bell, who had previously been successful with the Delfonics. The lyrics of their songs wrote Linda Creed.
The biggest hit of the Stylistics was 1974 You Make Me Feel Brand New. Between 1971 and 1976 they had a remarkable string of hits on the Billboard charts, all included in the Sigma Sound Studios Philadelphia.
1974 separated the Stylistics of Bell and changed in 1976 and the record company. At this time, the success in the U.S. subsided. But in Europe they had a few more top hits, especially I Can not Give You Anything (But My Love ), 1975, a number 1 in the UK.
As of 1980, there were several line-up changes, but even today (2008) are the Stylistics on stage. In 2004, Russell Thompkins Jr., the New Stylistics.
Awards
2004, the Stylistics were incorporated into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.