First of all they started the band in Chicago in 1959.First being called the Hi-lites but then changed the name to Chi-lites."Give it away" Was their first USA national hit single attaining number ten in the R&B charts.Many members have come and gone.The original chi-lites were Marshall Thompson (birthday 24th Aug), Creadel "Red" Jones, Eugene Record, Robert Lester (birthday 16th August) and Clarence Johnson.Umm lemme see Creadel Jones was replaced by Stanley Anderson, who himself was replaced by Willie Kensey. Three top ten hits R&B hits followed - "Homely Girl", "There Will Never Be Any Peace" and "Toby", before Kensey was replaced with Doc Roberson.
The current lineup is Marshall Thompson (the Founder and leader),Tara Thompson, Robert "Squirrel" Lester and Frank Reed (who replaced Anthony Watson).
They are currently recording with Marshall Thompsons' record label Marance Records distributed by Sumthing Distribution. Their new CD is entitled "Low Key" by Marshall Thompson featuring the Chi-Lites.
The Chi-Lites also feature, along with other big-named legendary artistes, in a docu/movie called "Only The Strong Survive" by Miramax films, which was released in 2003.
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