(ThyBlackMan.com) When it comes to soul music that never goes stale, The Chi-Lites are a name that deserves a spot in every vinyl crate, playlist, or midnight radio session. Hailing from Chicago, ...

Before anyone knew who he was, Marshall Thompson would sneak into Chicago’s Regal Theater only to be thrown out time and time again. But he persisted, and finally landed a job as the the theater’s ...

As the Chi-Lites receive their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in a ceremony on the boulevard today, some fans might say it’s coming not a moment too soon, given that the classic R&B band rose to ...

ATLANTIC CITY — Hundreds of jazz, soul and R&B artists and groups have taken the stages at Club Harlem, Wonder Garden and other spots, leaving their mark on a city with a rich music history.

The Rolling Stones have dropped their previously unreleased cover of the Chi-Lites’ “Troubles a’ Comin” via Polydor/Interscope/UMe. The song will appear on the 40th-anniversary sets for Tattoo You, ...

Since some of the group's best songs didn't cross over from R&B to pop, says their label owner, "The whole world is discovering music that only 20% of the country really heard much of in the ’70s." As ...