Charlie Wilson with Midnight Star, Evelyn "Champagne" King, and more

Formed in 1976 at Kentucky State University, MIDNIGHT STAR rose to fame with technofunk hits like "Freak-A-Zoid" and "No Parking on the Dance Floor." Their albums earned multiple Platinum and Gold certifications, with chart-toppers like "Operator," "Midas Touch," and collaborations like "Don’t Rock the Boat" with Whodini. Performing worldwide, they remain an iconic band in funk and R&B.

Born in Philadelphia, Evelyn "Champagne" King is a pop-R&B singer known for 'Shame,' 'I'm in Love,' and 'Love Come Down.' Her debut album "Smooth Talk" went gold. Collaborating with T. Life, Kashif, and Morrie Brown, she topped R&B charts in the '80s, blending synths and drum machines with her vibrant voice. Throughout her career, she produced nine charting albums and continued performing into the 2020s. Her lasting appeal includes chart presence over three decades and hits like 'The Dance.'

Charlie Wilson, an R&B icon from Oklahoma, rose to fame as The Gap Band's lead singer. Known for hits like "Outstanding," Wilson boasts 11 #1 singles, 13 Grammy nods, and a BET Lifetime Achievement Award. His solo work includes chart-toppers like "Forever Valentine" with Bruno Mars and "I'm Blessed" featuring T.I. Dubbed "Uncle Charlie" by Snoop Dogg, he's collaborated with stars like Pharrell, Kanye West, and Chance the Rapper. His memoir, "I Am Charlie Wilson," is a best-seller.

Cleveland's Dazz Band won a 1983 Grammy for "Let It Whip," known for funky R&B hits like "Joystick" and "You Are My Starship," with decades of chart success and TV fame.

Morris Day, born in Springfield, Illinois, moved to Minneapolis and became the frontman for The Time, pioneers of the Minneapolis sound with hits like "Jungle Love." Known for his suave funk style and collaborations with Prince, Day also had a successful solo career, highlighted by hits such as "Fishnet." Throughout his career, he collaborated with artists like Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and released five top R&B albums with The Time. His memoir "On Time: A Princely Life in Funk" was published in 2019.