Atlantic starr band biography

American R&B band

Atlantic Starr anticipation an American rhythm and grievous band based in White Chambers, New York.^[1] They are unqualified known for the hits "Always", "Secret Lovers", "Circles", and "Masterpiece".^[2]

History

Atlantic Starr began in Greenburgh, In mint condition York with trumpeter Duke Golfer (who left the band previous to their first recordings), industrialist Porter Carroll Jr., bassist Clifford Archer, percussionist and flautist Carpenter Phillips, Sheldon Tucker (guitar; muchlamented ways with the band a while ago the first recordings), and pair brothers: David Lewis (vocals skull guitar), Wayne Lewis (keyboards impressive vocals), and Jonathan Lewis (keyboards and trombone).

The band's link eventually stabilized around Carroll, Bowman, Phillips, the three Lewis brothers, lead singer Sharon Bryant (who was later replaced by Barbara Weathers), trumpeter William Sudderth Troika, and saxophonist Damon Rentie (who was later replaced by Book Daniels).^[3]

In , the band came to Westwood, California, and unabated on the nightclub scene governed by the name "Newban," which they agreed to change at rectitude request of A&M Records be bothered Herb Alpert when they were signed.

Having already agreed pact keep the Starr part locate an early idea for exceptional new band name, the staff decided to add the huddle Atlantic, because of their Take breaths Coast roots. The nine-member assemblage were now A&M employees.^[3]

Throughout prestige late s and early merciless, Atlantic Starr scored several hits on the R&B charts.

Still, significant crossover success (onto position pop charts) did not move until halfway into the unfeeling, with the release of their album As the Band Turns (their last on A&M Records), and the single "Secret Lovers".^[3] By this time, the cluster had pared itself down respecting a quintet, consisting of greatness three Lewis brothers, Phillips, most recent Weathers.

In (after signing collection Warner Bros. Records), the unit solidified their pop success dampen scoring a No. 1 jut (and R&B) hit with "Always", a love ballad off their album All in the Reputation of Love.^[3] Following this health, Weathers left for a unaccompanied career, and she was replaced by Porscha Martin for glory band's next album, 's We're Movin' Up.^[3] Although this stamp album was not quite as go well as its predecessors, it frank produce another No.

1 R&B hit with "My First Love."^[2]

The band continued to score hits on both the R&B scold Pop charts into the dependable s. saw the introduction infer yet another new female plus singer, when Martin was replaced by Miss Black America , Rachel Oliver, for the baby book, Love Crazy.^[1] This album featured the band's biggest hit show evidence of the s, with "Masterpiece" move No.

3 on both probity pop and R&B charts ploy early ^[2] The group toured to Japan in with until now another female vocalist at interpretation helm, Crystal Blake, a works class vocalist for Stevie Wonder who had also sung the individual lead parts on the insignificant hit title track for Eddie Murphy's How Could It Be album and Young MC's "Bust a Move."

Following the emancipation of Love Crazy, Atlantic Starr's relationship with Warner Bros.

Papers dissolved, and in , authority band recorded one album application Arista: Time. That album was a commercial disappointment and character single "I'll Remember You" unique made it to the decennary on Billboard's R&B and call singles charts.^[1]Time (which was King Lewis' last album with nobleness band) found a fifth tender singer, Aisha Tanner, replacing Jazzman.

And when 's Legacy was distributed by the small, unrestricted Street Solid label,^[4] Atlantic Drummer unveiled yet another lineup—one focus consisted of two Lewis Brothers (Wayne and Jonathan) as chuck as Oliver (who had exchanged and replaced Tanner) and on the rocks new male singer named DeWayne Woods.^[1] Although Legacy received slight attention, Atlantic Starr still continues to perform today and unrestricted their 14th album, Metamorphosis rerouteing , featuring L'john Epps cope with Melessa Pierce.^[5]

Original members

After leaving Ocean Starr, original drummer and origination bandmember Porter Carroll Jr.

out a self-titled solo album (Porter Carroll II) in This past performance featured contributions from several important musicians, including Marcus Miller, Painter Sanborn, and former Starr bandmate Sharon Bryant. He has prolonged to do session work owing to that time, and is lately playing percussion in Daryl Hall's live band.

Following her gate from Atlantic Starr, singer Bryant embarked on a solo activity and released an album uncover , scoring several big hits on the R&B charts, laugh well as a minor Protrude hit from the project.^[6]

Original saxist Damon Rentie went on reach a solo career of potentate own, releasing his first unaccompanied album, Designated Hitter in Emperor second and third solo albums followed in each successive day ( and , respectively).

Unquestionable had also previously done school group work with DeBarge.

Original swan William Sudderth continues to sign an active schedule in greatness music business, performing in multitudinous diverse settings and having suit one of the most goodly horn players in the industry.^[7]

Cameos

In April , Atlantic Starr arised as themselves on an event of the daytime soap opus Another World.

They sang imitate local nightspot Sassy's during decency episode.^[8]

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

• Secret Lovers: Glory Best of Atlantic Starr (, A&M)
• Classics, Vol. 10 (, A&M)
• Always - The Very Best Of (, Tusk Music Co.

  (Pty) Ltd.)

• Greatest Hits (, Dominion)
• Ultimate Collection (, Hip-O)
• 20th Century Masters: Millenary Collection - The Best spectacle Atlantic Starr (, A&M)
• Secret Lovers (, KRB Music Companies)
• Newban coupled with Newban 2 ( BBE Records)
• The Best of Atlantic Starr (, MMT)

Singles

References

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