About Russell Thompkins, Jr.

Russell Thompkins, Jr.

Russell Thompkins, Jr. and the New Stylistics performing in Atlantic City, June 14th, during the PBS Special – The Philly International Records Show! “Love Train”. The show will air nationally on PBS in December. Other artists on the show included the Three Degrees, Bunny Sigler, Jerry Butler, Teddy Pendergrass, Intruders, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, GC Cameron, Jean Carne, and the O’Jays. The show was hosted by legendary Philadelphia DJ Jerry Blavat (the Geator with the Heator).

The new Russell Thompkins, Jr. album: “The Lost Love Songs” is out.

Forevermore Records is proud to announce the release of the third solo album by the original lead singer of the Stylistics: Russell Thompkins, Jr. entitled “The Lost Love Songs”. This release continues the legacy of Smooth R&B by this extraordinary and legendary falsetto singer.
The Lost Love Songs contains 11 tracks that are authentic Philadelphia Soul Music at its very best!! Originally, recorded in the fall of 1997, the project was thought to be lost because of the challenge presented by the limitations of early digital recording technology. The master recordings were resurrected when technology had advanced enough in 2008 to finally present them properly to the world.

Track Listing Includes:

Any Other Fool · Crazy Love · Laughter In The Rain · We Don’t Know How To Say Goodbye · Until This Night · I’m Stone In Love With You (Uptempo) · Someone Like You · Lovin’ Proof · Love Always Finds A Reason · I Believe In You And Me · Dreamlove Mistreated

About Russell and The Stylistics

For over 30 years Russell Thompkins, Jr. has been the original lead singer of the Stylistics. His impeccable falsetto voice led the group to international fame and recognition, recording such hits as:

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“You Make Me Feel Brand New”
“You’ll Never Get To Heaven”
“Let’s Put It All Together”
“Can’t Give You Anything”
“First Impressions”
“Betcha By Golly Wow”
“Hurry Up This Way Again”
“Love Talk”

“You’re A Big Girl Now”
“Stop, Look, Listen”
“You Are Everything”
“Rockin’ Roll Baby”
“Break Up to Make Up”
“Stone In Love With You”
“People Make the World Go Round”
“Children of the Night”

Russell’s distinctive falsetto was the driving force and the backbone of the original Stylistics and it earned them:

(7) Gold albums (8) Platinum albums
(1) Double platinum album (4) Platinum singles
(5) Gold singles (2) Double gold singles

Along with a Grammy nomination in 1974 for “You make Me Feel Brand New,” and a plaque on the Walk of Fame in 1994, in center city Philadelphia, including various awards and trophies from around the world. In May of 2004 they were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.

Russell Thompkins, Jr. /Stylistics are committed to delivering high quality vocal performances on stage and in the studio in a professional and masterful style. Russell Thompkins Jr. brings to the table an unparalleled level of talent, dedication, Style and professionalism.

His major goal and mission is to provide his fans, friends, and supporters, who have remained loyal for over 30 years, with the same quality of music and showmanship that they have come to know and love. Now the multi-platinum Grammy nominated artist is available for Summer/Fall 2006!

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Jane S.

Russell Thompkins, JR & New Stylistics in Durham, NC

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