The Stylistics

Really wanted to showcase this band because one their songs have been stuck in my head lately and I just can't shake it so s/o to them. Let me give you some facts about the homies. (I'm going to start being less formal on here because who cares really.)

Formed: Late 1960s in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

• Members (classic lineup):

  • Russell Thompkins Jr. (lead falsetto vocals)

  • Airrion Love (tenor/baritone)

  • Herb Murrell (baritone)

  • James Smith (tenor)

  • James Dunn (bass)

• They came together out of two high school groups: The Percussions and The Monarchs.

• The Stylistics are remembered as icons of soul balladry.

• Their music is frequently sampled and covered—artists from Prince to Boyz II Men and Mary J. Blige have drawn inspiration from their lush vocal style.

• In terms of impact, they stand alongside The Temptations and The Delfonics as one of the great American vocal harmony groups.