(ThyBlackMan.com) Few groups in soul music history embodied the essence of smooth, romantic balladry the way The Stylistics did. Emerging in the early 1970s, the Philadelphia-bred vocal harmony group ...

The Stylistics was formed in Philadelphia, PA in 1966 from two groups, "The Percussions" and "The Monarchs". When members from each group were drafted or went on to further their education, the ...

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In 2000, Russell Thompkins, Jr., lead singer and founding member of The Stylistics, parted ways with the legendary soulsters and was replaced by the then relatively unknown Eban Brown. Since then, ...

Founding members Airrion Love and Herb Murrell, joined by Jason Sharp, continue to tour and bring their legendary sound to stages worldwide. The Stylistics initially took the Carnegie Hall stage on ...

The Stylistics have recruited Shania Twain, KISS’ Gene Simmons, The Darkness’ Justin Hawkins, and many more for their first album in almost two decades. The ’70s soul legends – who are behind the hits ...

“You Are Everything.” “Betcha by Golly, Wow.” “I’m Stone in Love With You.” And, of course, “You Make Me Feel Brand New.” Those are just a few of the harmonizing gems that helped seal The Stylistics’ ...

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