Atlantic Starr - The Iconic Funk/Soul/R&B Band

Atlantic Starr is an American R&B/funk and soul music band formed in 1976. The group originally featured lead vocalist and drummer Porter Carroll Jr., guitarists David Lewis and Wayne Lewis, trumpeter Jonathan Lewis, bassist Clifford Archer, keyboardist/saxophonist Joseph Phillips and percussionist Kenneth ""Wally"" Nicholson.

The Early Years of Atlantic Starr

Atlantic Starr released their self-titled debut album in 1978. It included the singles ""Stand Up"", ""Keep It Comin'"" and ""Love Me Down"". Their second album, ""Straight to the Point"", was issued in 1979. The record featured their first Top 10 hit on the R&B chart: ""When Love Calls"".

Rise to Stardom as a Funk/Soul Group

Atlantic Starr's third album, 1980's ""Radiant"", included the singles ""Circles"" and ""Send for Me"". The latter reached number one on the R&B chart and number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also became their first gold single. Their fourth album, 1982's ""Brilliance"", included the single ""Secret Lovers"", which reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was their first platinum single.

The 90s and Beyond

Atlantic Starr's success continued through the late 80s and early 90s with several other hit singles such as ""Always"" (1987), ""My First Love"" (1988) and ""Masterpiece"" (1990). In 2006, they released their first album in over a decade: ""Legacy: A Brand New Me"". They have since released several other albums, including ""Metamorphosis"" (2007), ""Elevator Music"" (2009) and ""Elements of Love"" (2011). Today, Atlantic Starr continues to perform and record new music.