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Lillo Thomas

1 concert

Brooklyn native Lillo grew up singing in his father’s church. A former track star and Parsons art scholarship student, he became a background vocalist and songwriter, penning Melba Moore’s hit “Mind Up Tonight,” and released 3 Capitol albums.

Troop

1 concert

Troop are a Pasadena, California R&B quintet who debuted on Atlantic with the 1988 LeVert-produced hit Mamacita. Their 1989 album Attitude went RIAA gold and spawned #1 Hot Soul singles including Spread My Wings with Chuckii Booker.

Christopher Williams

5 concerts

Virginia-born soul and new jack swing singer, arranger, and producer Christopher Williams broke out in the late ’80s with Top Ten R&B hits “Talk to Myself” and “Promises, Promises” from Adventures in Paradise (1989). His “I’m Dreamin’” topped R&B from New Jack City.

Big Bub

New Jersey soul/R&B singer Lee Drakeford (Big Bub), ex-lead of Today with late-’80s Top 5 hits; solo Top 40 “I Don’t Mind” & “Tellin’ Me Stories,” Kedar (Erykah Badu).