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Checkmates, Ltd. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Checkmates, Ltd.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Checkmates, Ltd. were an American R&B group from Fort Wayne, Indiana. The group, discovered by Nancy Wilson, included both black and white members; their one major hit was 1969's "Black Pearl", produced by Phil Spector. The song peaked at #13 on the U.S. pop chart.[1]

The group broke up in 1970, but reunited in 1974 for a few more years. Lead singer Sonny Charles later had a moderately successful career as a solo artist. Sonny Charles and Sweet Louie later reunited and toured the US into the 2000s.

"Sweet Louie" Smith {born Marvin Smith} died on December 15 2007, while on a cruise ship in the Caribbean. He was 68.

[edit] Members

  • Sonny Charles - lead vocals
  • Bobby Stevens - vocals
  • Harvey Trees - guitar
  • Bill Van Buskirk - bass
  • (Marvin) "Sweet Louie" Smith - drums, vocals

[edit] Album discography

  • Live at Caesars Palace (Capitol Records, 1967) U.S. Black Albums #36[2]
  • Love Is All We Have to Give (Hip-O/A&M Records, 1969) U.S. #178[2]
  • Bobby Stevens & the Checkmates, Ltd. (Rustic Records, 1971)
  • FSO (Rustic, 1974)
  • We Got the Moves (Fantasy Records, 1978)

[edit] References

  1. ^ Joel Whitburn, The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits. 7th edn, 2000
  2. ^ a b Billboard, Allmusic.com


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