(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 ...

The soul music scene took off in the early 70s on the strength of heartfelt ballads with lush orchestration. It wasn’t that easy to stand out in that environment, considering so many artists and bands ...

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 ...

CHICAGO -- Chicago's very own '70s soul band, The Chi-Lites, stopped by "Windy City LIVE" to perform their hit song, "Have You Seen Her." The Chi-Lites have 11 top 10 R&B singles and the band leader, ...

Founded as a high school vocal group in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood in 1959, The Chi-Lites eventually emerged as one of the most influential soul acts of their generation. The group has enjoyed a ...

The Rolling Stones have shared a previously unreleased cover of "Troubles A' Comin," a deep cut from the Chi-Lites' 1971 album (For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People. Originally recorded in ...

The Chi-Lites and The Delfonics may have had their biggest hits in the '70s, but both groups still have something to say today. They will share the stage Saturday evening in " '70s Soul Jam" at The ...

New Year’s Eve at the Star Plaza Theatre will be celebrated by vocal groups known for soulful pop music in the 1970s. The O’Jays will have the Chi-Lites as their special guest for the 8 p.m. show in ...