He also made a high-profile appearance last September in Hollywood as he celebrated his former Brunswick label mate Jackie Wilson receiving his sidewalk star on the city’s Walk Of Fame. The group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2005, and were honored with an induction into the R&B Music Hall of Fame on August 17, 2013 at the Waetejen  Auditorium in Cleveland. In 2020, lead singer Marshall Thompson works closely with Brunswick Records archives and will spearhead the involvement of groups or bands that have at least one original member to continue the legacy of the music that has shaped musical tastes of a generation. Phil C. Brown, Russell Thompkins Jr. — The New Stylistics —, JOE SIMON — The VOICE — The MUSIC — THE MAN, MARTHA REEVES (And The Vandellas) — Original Motown, THE DIXIE CUPS — featuring Barbara and Rosa Hawkins —, MARC ANGELO — GLOBAL DOMINON ENTERTAINMENT, SONNY TURNER (FORMER LEAD SINGER OF THE PLATTERS), Legendary JOE COBB: The original HOWL on SOUL TRAIN —, ERIKA BLUE KZCT 89.5 FM Ozcat Radio, Mornings with Blue, http://philcbrown.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/PHIL-BROWN-Mixdown-2-1.mp3. But Thompson will not just sit back and watch his new records zoom up the charts. For news inquiries: news@chicagocrusader.com ornews@garycrusader.com “It’s all about knowing how to do what you do.”, Thompson formed The Chi-Lites in the late 1950s and the group’s audience grew in Chicago throughout the next decade. The legendary Chi-Lites Featuring Marshall Thompson are one of the most enduring troupes in the long and exciting history of sound recordings. In 1997, while returning from a concert in Pennsylvania, the group was involved in a car crash. 773-752-2500 Chicago Office. Chi-Lites founding member and leader Marshall Thompson reportedly suffered a stroke while attending the SoulTrain cruise. In 1960, he and other musicians formed the Chi-Lites. Contact the Crusader for more information. ‘Hot On A Thing’ is also taking off like crazy because it’s what the kids like. On Feb. 27 of this year, Thompson suffered a stroke while performing on the Soul Train Cruise, but reportedly is in recovery. This is the B&W version of the book in its entirety. Because their name conflicted with that of another local group, they changed their name, aligning themselves with Chicago. Checkout the Chi-Lites Wikipedia entry here The Chi-Lites were formed in Chicago in 1959. And new generations continue to absorb The Chi-Lites’ music: Beyoncé’s “Crazy In Love” from 2003 was built entirely around a sample of the group’s “Are You My Woman (Tell Me So).”. “The community is what holds you together, so when people wanted something—the city, the churches, they called me. At the same time, Thompson said that The Chi-Lites has succeeded in its mission to provide for a wider community. WHAT’S REALLY UP WITH THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY. We’ve done shows that have fed a lot of homeless people. Although R&B is their acknowledged nomenclature, their platinum songs have “crossed over” into rock, pop, and other genres as musicians of all stripes have been influenced by their unmistakable sound. Enter the password that accompanies your username. © Copyright 2019 - Chicago/Gary Crusader Designed, hosted and maintained by dataMINE Internet Marketing Solutions, Chi-Lites leader Marshall Thompson sets sights for Spectacular 2020, Englewood Town Hall Meeting: Coming Together for A Change, New federal funding for HBCU means more opportunities for students, Blacks make up nearly half of 3K COVID-19 deaths in Chicago. But Marshall Thompson, leader of The Chi-Lites and last man standing of the original group, is in no mood to slow down in this century. Growing up, Thompson would try to sneak into the Regal Theater only to be thrown out. Reed and Thompson’s wife Constance were ejected from the vehicle. “‘Low Key’ surprised me,” Thompson said. *** The legendary In Constance’s honor, the single “Hold On to Your Dreams” was included on the Help Wanted (Heroes are in Short Supply) album. Thankfully, he is now stable and in the hospital. 2.1K likes. This fall, Marshall Thompson released the scintillating “Low Key” along with “Hot On A Thing.” Both tracks are tearing up the online world with more than 1,800 spins a week on Internet Broadcasting Alliance radio stations. “I started The Chi-Lites and have always been the group’s driving force,” Thompson said. THE CHI-LITES’ Legendary MARSHALL THOMPSON. In 2019 BMI has ranked “Oh Girl” as the #36 song of the 20th Century. All rights reserved. See how Marshall Thompson is related to other HistoryMakers, Tape: 1 Story: 1 - Photo - Marshall Thompson appears on 'The Flip Wilson Show' with the other members of the Chi-Lites, Tape: 1 Story: 2 - Photo - Marshall Thompson and the other members of the Chi-Lites pose for the 'A Letter to Myself' album, Tape: 1 Story: 3 - Photo - Marshall Thompson poses with the other Chi-Lites group members in Las Vegas, Nevada, Tape: 1 Story: 4 - Photo - Marshall Thompson presents the Chi-Lites's gold record for their song 'Have You Seen Her', Tape: 1 Story: 5 - Photo - Marshall Thompson presents the Chi-Lites's platinum record for 'Oh Girl', Tape: 1 Story: 6 - Slating of Marshall Thompson interview: name of interviewee, Tape: 1 Story: 7 - Slating of Marshall Thompson interview: date of interview, Tape: 1 Story: 8 - Marshall Thompson's favorites: Part I, Tape: 1 Story: 9 - Marshall Thompson's favorites: Part II, Tape: 1 Story: 10 - Marshall Thompson recalls his early experiences as a drummer, Tape: 1 Story: 11 - Marshall Thompson details his parents' musical backgrounds, Tape: 1 Story: 12 - Marshall Thompson describes his father as a talented musician, Tape: 1 Story: 13 - Marshall Thompson discusses his mother's background, Tape: 1 Story: 14 - Marshall Thompson names his siblings, Tape: 1 Story: 15 - Marshall Thompson decodes his childhood personality, Tape: 1 Story: 16 - Marshall Thompson details his childhood on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, Tape: 1 Story: 17 - Marshall Thompson shares his early interest in performing, Tape: 1 Story: 18 - Marshall Thompson describes his first big break, Tape: 2 Story: 1 - Marshall Thompson discusses his early interest in doo-wop music, Tape: 2 Story: 2 - Marshall Thompson recalls his first singing groups, Tape: 2 Story: 3 - Marshall Thompson recalls his participation in the Chanteurs singing group, Tape: 2 Story: 4 - Marshall Thompson describes the successes of the Chi-Lites, Tape: 2 Story: 5 - Marshall Thompson considers the forces driving his career, Tape: 2 Story: 6 - Marshall Thompson differentiates pop music from R & B music, Tape: 2 Story: 7 - Marshall Thompson describes his wife's role in his career, Tape: 2 Story: 8 - Marshall Thompson remembers his bass singer, Creadel 'Red' Jones, Tape: 2 Story: 9 - Marshall Thompson tells stories about touring with the Chi-Lites, Tape: 2 Story: 10 - Marshall Thompson explains why Eugene Record left the Chi-Lites, Tape: 2 Story: 11 - Marshall Thompson discusses Chi-Lites member Robert 'Squirrel' Lester, Tape: 2 Story: 12 - Marshall Thompson discusses possible future endeavors for himself and the Chi-Lites, Tape: 2 Story: 13 - Marshall Thompson looks forward to the Chi-Lites's induction into a rhythm & blues hall of fame: Part I, Tape: 3 Story: 1 - Marshall Thompson looks forward to the Chi-Lites's induction into a rhythm & blues hall of fame: Part II, Tape: 3 Story: 2 - Marshall Thompson explains the process of forming the Marshall and the Hi-Lites, Tape: 3 Story: 3 - Marshall Thompson describes Marshall and the Hi-Lites's first time in the studio, Tape: 3 Story: 4 - Marshall Thompson constructs the Chi-Lites's image, Tape: 3 Story: 5 - Marshall Thompson describes the responsibilities of individual Chi-Lites group members, Tape: 3 Story: 6 - Marshall Thompson explains how the Chi-Lites got their first record deal, Tape: 3 Story: 7 - Marshall Thompson discusses The Chi-Lites's initial success on the theater circuit, Tape: 3 Story: 8 - Marshall Thompson describes life on the theater circuit, Tape: 3 Story: 9 - Marshall Thompson explains how each city's music has a distinct sound, Tape: 3 Story: 10 - Marshall Thompson describes how he helped the Jackson Five, Tape: 3 Story: 11 - Marshall Thompson talks about his favorite Chi-Lites song, Tape: 3 Story: 12 - Marshall Thompson recalls his surprise about the Chi-Lites's unexpected hit song, Tape: 3 Story: 13 - Marshall Thompson explains why the Chi-Lites were successful, Tape: 3 Story: 14 - Marshall Thompson believes the Chi-Lites's music will continue to be popular, Tape: 3 Story: 15 - Marshall Thompson talks about some of his favorite artists, Tape: 4 Story: 1 - Marshall Thompson describes his wife's role in the Chi-Lites's success, Tape: 4 Story: 2 - Marshall Thompson illustrates the Chi-Lites's monetary success, Tape: 4 Story: 3 - Marshall Thompson reflects on the importance of believing in one's talents, Tape: 4 Story: 4 - Marshall Thompson considers the contributions black people have made to music, Tape: 4 Story: 5 - Marshall Thompson discusses how the discipline of children has changed, Tape: 4 Story: 6 - Marshall Thompson voices his concerns about young African Americans, Tape: 4 Story: 7 - Marshall Thompson wants to be remembered as a revered entertainer, Tape: 4 Story: 8 - Marshall Thompson gives final advice on the nature of show business, Tape: 4 Story: 9 - Photo - Marshall Thompson presents a photograph of his wife and manager.