Russell Thompkins Jr. & the New Stylistics

Performing

8:00pm on the Main Stage

Bio

Durham the early 1970's the Stylistics had 12 straight National Top 10 hits, including "You are Everything", "Break Up to Make Up" and "You Make Me Feel Brand New". From their inception, the Stylistics' sound has been instantly recognizable and distinct from all others because of the talent and soaring falsetto of the one and only Russell Thompkins, Jr.

For over 30years, Russell Thompkins Jr was the original lead singer of the Stylistics. His impeccable falsetto voice led the group to international fame and recognition, recording such hits as:

"You're A Big Girl Now"
"Stop, Look, Listen"
"You Are Everything"
"Rockin' Roll Baby"
"Betcha By Golly Wow"
"Break Up to Make Up"
"Stone In Love With You"
"People Make The World Go Round"
"Children Of The Night"
"You Make Me Feel Brand New"
"You'll Never Get To Heaven"
"Let's Put It All Together"
"I Can't Give You Anything"
"First Impressions"
"Love At First Sight"
"Hurry Up this Way Again"
"Love Talk"

The Stylistics featuring Russell Thompkins, jr. have also earned:

7 Gold albums
5 Gold singles
2 Double Gold singles
8 Platinum albums
1 Double Platinum album
4 Platinum singles

Along with a Grammy nomination in 1974 for "You Make Me Feel Brand New", and a plaque on the Walk of Fame in 1994, in Center City Philadelphia, including various awards and trophies from around the world. In May of 2004, they were inducted in to the Vocal Group Hall of Fame and in 2005 Russell Thompkins, Jr and the Stylistics were inducted into the South Carolina Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame.

Performances

Live on Lettermen