Tuesday, August 24, 2010

August 24: Marshall Donald Thompson, founding member of the Chi-Lites, is 68 today.

Chi-Lites - 20 Greatest Hits

The Chi-Lites are a Chicago-based soul vocal quartet from the early 1970s. They have had eleven Top Ten R&B hits. The group formed in the late 1950s when The Chanteurs joined forces with the Desideros to form The Hi-lites. Wishing to add a tribute to their home town of Chicago, they changed their name to the Chi-Lites in 1964. Thompson is the only remaining original member of the group after the death of Robert "Squirrel" Lester on January 22, 2010.

Thompson is both a singer and plays multiple instruments. He is also co-owner of Mar-ance Records with the late Michael Jackson's father, Joseph Jackson.

Press links below to view You Tube videos:

-- "Have You Seen Her?"
-- "Oh Girl"
-- "Love Uprising"

Ultimate Chi-Lites (Bril)

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