Yes that was what I think he is so down to earth and he is relaxed and open in interviews. He remembers a lot he has a good memory for detail and music and other artists.
Oh Russell...you speak about your music as a singer/performer would. You talk about the business of the music. But do you know that to the rest of us, your music was pure magic. It made my early years magical. Thank you.
Russell Thompkins Jr. You are a true living legend! and I've enjoyed your voice for as long as you've been in the business. keep on doing what you doing brother! I bought every album you guys made!
Russell Thomkins Jr is still my Dad's favorite lead,tenor vocalist ,he being a professional guitarists/vocalist from Detroit ,and being very versatile in genres of music from A-Z and me and my siblings would hear him sing these amazing love songs on the note..was like ,wow dad who's are these guys? and he would tell us ,this or that group..and to hear him go from Heavy metal to the Stylistics ..wow..he always love the stylistics ..thank you Mr Thomkins and may God bless you with many more wonderful years to come..you guys Rock forever
Amen Marlene, people say that another of my favorite group Earth Wind and Fire lead singer Phillip Bailey has the best falsetto voice, which I agree. But I believe Mr. Russell Thompkins Jr. it just as good or even a better falsetto voice! My God a voice like that come maybe once or twice in a lifetime! And he still sounds as good now and the same voice as back then over forty six years ago! God I love his music and the Stylistics. I keep on saying they don't make music like that anymore, romantic music, voices like that with an orchestra on the background, God I've got many of their songs and listening and buying their music since 1974! Bless you Mr Russell Thompkins Jr with one of the best falsetto voice of all time!
'Ii seems a lot of groups just can't seem to get along . I agree if it's causing you grief , time to go. Russell is quite fortunate, he still have a beautiful voice. What a business. This interview was very informative.
ZI JUST LOVE THE STYLISTICS. I CAN'T STOP PLAYING YOUR MUSIC. PLEASE COME TO. LAS VEGAS. NEVADA. AND SING FOR ALL OF THE TOURIST. WE WHO LIVE HERE ALSO. WE ALL LOVE YOU MUCH.
It's absolutely amazing to learn that none of the original stylistic members except for one sung on the original three albums, so those produces and manages back in the day were doing Milli Vanilli all the way back then😮😳
Knew Russell and the guys when I was a staff-writer with H&L Records. Nice cat. Agree with all those who say this interviewer leaves a lot to be desired. Also, nice to hear him educate a lot of folks who didn't know that only Airrion sang with him on the original records. Barbara Ingram, Yvette Benton and Carla Benson sang background on all those records.
GRANDE HOMEM SEI QUE TU ASSIM COMO EU TAMBÉM SERVE AO SENHOR JESUS, TÚ ÉS UM ABENÇOADO,CONTINUE FIRME CANTANDO E ENCANTANDO O MUNDO COM ESSA VOZ TÃO LINDA !! FICA COM DEUS!!
Amo esses caras do The Stylistics. Eles são muito bom. Gostaria de saber por onde andam James Dun e James Smith. Esses dois integrantes saíram do grupo a mais de 40 anos.
For your consideration: Russell Thompkins Jr. and the New Stylistics Bring 'I'm Gonna Win Tour' to Ontario Convention Center The New Stylistics featuring original lead singer Russell Thompkins, Jr., will be "Steppin' With Style" for the 'I'm Gonna Win Tour’, Saturday, August 2, 2014, at the Ontario Convention Center. www.prlog.org/12345981-russell-thompkins-jr-and-the-new-stylistics-bring-im-gonna-win-tour-to-ontario-convention-center.html
"I Would've Never Thought All The Committed Years That I Saw The Original Group I Guess Not Being A Very Close Intimate Friend I Wouldn't Have Known He Waa So Unhappy!!!"Surprised,Devastated!!!"And All Of The Traveling Stylistics Didn't Sing On Recordings???"Oh My God Thom Bell Didn't Like Or Appreciate The Sounded Blend."Other Than Airrion Love Wow!!!"
You are correct ..Dee Dee....Eddie Kendricks told him he had to stay because too many people depended on him. If he had left in 73 Thom Bell and Linda Creed would have been thrilled. They wanted Russell to go alone with different backup singers. It should have been Russell Thompkins Jr and Stylistics back then. This interview was 9 years ago and he is still performing.
It's long overdue for Russell Thompkins III to be officially recognised within the music industry for his grossly under-rated vocal contributions in the 1970's. Conversely, I've no idea who "Nisayah" is, but she should never have given up her day job. She's quite possibly the worst interviewer I've ever had the misfortune to see anywhere, let alone just on UA-cam... And trust me, there's some really really bad interviewers out there folks :-(
Yeah but Russell is the VOICE of the Stylistics. Back up singers come a dime a dozen but great lead singers are rare to find. Too bad Russell didn't beat those backups before they copyrighted the name of the group. His group shouldn't have to be called the New Stylistics.
This story is the same from everyone who knew the facts. When Russ left so did band members and Kenneth T the music director.. Raymond johnson who still sings with Russell now. Eban Brown left also after few years. He couldn't take imitating and following in footsteps of another. Good for him.
@@leonknight4906 man you said it right Leon. He i's the Stylistics and recorded the songs not them. He made the group famous not them. But they travel with concerts and the songs Russell recorded but they hire Eban to imitate Russell. Cover group. When he tours he is the real deal...the real Stiylstic. Not them! It's all backwards. And they contacted him to return when Eban left . Haha. That was a big NO WAY....
@@leonknight4906 that is really a true fact! But Russell never intended to sing again but was hounded by original members of band, fellow singers, music director of original group to start back up singing.
Russell is the best of the golden age of falsetto singers left. God bless him.
Therlow Foy right along with The Bee Gees and Frankie VAlli.
im so glad that in this day and age good music like the stylistics are still around...
Love Russell's interview. He is so down to earth!
I have all his albums the first uptil the last one he made he as won l love him Midred
Yes that was what I think he is so down to earth and he is relaxed and open in interviews. He remembers a lot he has a good memory for detail and music and other artists.
Russell thompkins, jr. is a legend and an icon in soul music...
GOD BLESS HIM... 💯🙏🌹☮️🛐💕✨✨✨✨🎼🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
Oh Russell...you speak about your music as a singer/performer would. You talk about the business of the music. But do you know that to the rest of us, your music was pure magic. It made my early years magical. Thank you.
Russell Thompkins Jr. You are a true living legend! and I've enjoyed your voice for as long as you've been in the business. keep on doing what you doing brother! I bought every album you guys made!
Yeah we had every 45 from 1971 until....still have them!
beautiful man, that's why hes still Around. God likes him right here on earth being a lovely soul.
Sept 1, 2018: I listened to the Stylistics while attending Sandia High School in Albuquerque. Thanks so much Russell! xo
Trully a humble person thanks for your music im always a fan
Russell Thompkins Jr. seems so humble.
no matter whether old or new stylistics. are great anyway
mainly russel tompkins
Russell Thomkins Jr is still my Dad's favorite lead,tenor vocalist ,he being a professional guitarists/vocalist from Detroit ,and being very versatile in genres of music from A-Z and me and my siblings would hear him sing these amazing love songs on the note..was like ,wow dad who's are these guys? and he would tell us ,this or that group..and to hear him go from Heavy metal to the Stylistics ..wow..he always love the stylistics ..thank you Mr Thomkins and may God bless you with many more wonderful years to come..you guys Rock forever
I love him..hes the best at what he does..Bless you Russell...love u so much
Amen Marlene, people say that another of my favorite group Earth Wind and Fire lead singer Phillip Bailey has the best falsetto voice, which I agree. But I believe Mr. Russell Thompkins Jr. it just as good or even a better falsetto voice! My God a voice like that come maybe once or twice in a lifetime! And he still sounds as good now and the same voice as back then over forty six years ago! God I love his music and the Stylistics. I keep on saying they don't make music like that anymore, romantic music, voices like that with an orchestra on the background, God I've got many of their songs and listening and buying their music since 1974! Bless you Mr Russell Thompkins Jr with one of the best falsetto voice of all time!
@@franciscoechevarria174 you are so right ..Happy Holidays!
Honestly the Stylistics were one if not the best singing group of their time.
of their time.
But only Russell Thompkins Jr did the singing on the top hits and first 3 famous albums.
'Ii seems a lot of groups just can't seem to get along . I agree if it's causing you grief , time to go. Russell is quite fortunate, he still have a beautiful voice. What a business. This interview was very informative.
BabyDoll: When he talks, he sure don't sound like when he sings, but then he sang in what is known as a falsetto voice.
Has Russell got any kids
@@dotmarshall3979 no Russell and wife Florence married 50 years but never had children. He would have been an amazing father I think.
Wow! Had nooo idea about his unhappiness with The original Stylistics...wow!
A very informative interview. I've always wanted to know why he left the original group. And now I have some answers.
ZI JUST LOVE THE STYLISTICS. I CAN'T STOP PLAYING YOUR MUSIC. PLEASE COME TO. LAS VEGAS. NEVADA. AND SING FOR ALL OF THE TOURIST. WE WHO LIVE HERE ALSO. WE ALL LOVE YOU MUCH.
It's absolutely amazing to learn that none of the original stylistic members except for one sung on the original three albums, so those produces and manages back in the day were doing Milli Vanilli all the way back then😮😳
Yes, Russel has consistently said that. I believe him because the business of music is a cut[-throat one.
In high school, University of Manila, Philippines 1971 Russel and The Stylistics, thank you! 👏👏👏☝️☝️☝️❤️❤️❤️ ☕️☕️☕️
Love Russel and the intro music! Takes me back!
the KING of R&B soul...Russell thompkins, jr. and my other favorites are William hart and ted mills...ohhhhh and definitely eddie Holman...
WHERE IS THE PART 2 OF THIS INTERVIEW??? IT WAS CUT OFF IN MID SENTENCE!.......WANT TO SEE THE REST PLEASE.
TUA VOZ E ABENÇOADA E UM DOM QUE DEUS TE DEU,CONTINUE ASSIM ENCANTANDO O MUNDO COM ESSA VOZ MARAVILHOSA ,UM ABRAÇO SAÚDE E MUITOS ANOS DE VIDA !!!
SOP had great falsettos. Russell, Willie Hart (Delfonics) Ted (the Magician) Mills (Blue Magic) 22:10
Betcha By Golly Wow believe it or not was not a Stylistics original. It was first recorded by Connie Stevens a year before The Stylistics.
But the Connie Steven's recording flopped big time. Then Russell recorded it and a big hit was created by him.
Knew Russell and the guys when I was a staff-writer with H&L Records. Nice cat. Agree with all those who say this interviewer leaves a lot to be desired. Also, nice to hear him educate a lot of folks who didn't know that only Airrion sang with him on the original records. Barbara Ingram, Yvette Benton and Carla Benson sang background on all those records.
Thom Bell and Linda Creed sang on some of them as well!!
Thom Bell, Linda Creed, Bunny Sigler, Kenny Gamble & Phil Hurtt also sang background vocals
I just got through listening to special request...up-beat tempo style they do is very artistic and I like it...
GRANDE HOMEM SEI QUE TU ASSIM COMO EU TAMBÉM SERVE AO SENHOR JESUS, TÚ ÉS UM ABENÇOADO,CONTINUE FIRME CANTANDO E ENCANTANDO O MUNDO COM ESSA VOZ TÃO LINDA !! FICA COM DEUS!!
This woman's interview skills rival that of a Jr. Hi. newspaper reporter. I'm glad Russell carried it off so well.
Good Stuff
Amo esses caras do The Stylistics. Eles são muito bom. Gostaria de saber por onde andam James Dun e James Smith. Esses dois integrantes saíram do grupo a mais de 40 anos.
love you RUSSELL :)
For your consideration: Russell Thompkins Jr. and the New Stylistics Bring 'I'm Gonna Win Tour' to Ontario Convention Center
The New Stylistics featuring original lead singer Russell Thompkins, Jr., will be "Steppin' With Style" for the 'I'm Gonna Win Tour’, Saturday, August 2, 2014, at the Ontario Convention Center.
www.prlog.org/12345981-russell-thompkins-jr-and-the-new-stylistics-bring-im-gonna-win-tour-to-ontario-convention-center.html
"I Would've Never Thought All The Committed Years That I Saw The Original Group I Guess Not Being A Very Close Intimate Friend I Wouldn't Have Known He Waa So Unhappy!!!"Surprised,Devastated!!!"And All Of The Traveling Stylistics Didn't Sing On Recordings???"Oh My God Thom Bell Didn't Like Or Appreciate The Sounded Blend."Other Than Airrion Love Wow!!!"
There is no Stylistics without Russell Thompkins Jr
Don't forget about that guy from Special Request he's legendary too!
Russell is the best of the best! no doubt but check out Special Request
What is "special request??"
Omgness, I hope he (Russell) writes a book!! And Eddie Kendricks put a lot on Russell's plate that wasn't even his responsibility!
You are correct ..Dee Dee....Eddie Kendricks told him he had to stay because too many people depended on him. If he had left in 73 Thom Bell and Linda Creed would have been thrilled. They wanted Russell to go alone with different backup singers. It should have been Russell Thompkins Jr and Stylistics back then. This interview was 9 years ago and he is still performing.
Too bad the end was cut off! I watched the whole interview.. hoping he might, perhaps, sing just a few lines... oh well.. :(
Bela colectânea !!!!
It's long overdue for Russell Thompkins III to be officially recognised within the music industry for his grossly under-rated vocal contributions in the 1970's. Conversely, I've no idea who "Nisayah" is, but she should never have given up her day job. She's quite possibly the worst interviewer I've ever had the misfortune to see anywhere, let alone just on UA-cam... And trust me, there's some really really bad interviewers out there folks :-(
She seems like everything was rush rush! That's why u have separate mics
This video seemed cut short is there a part 2 ?
Philly soul songs
ONDE ESTA O SR. RUSSEL ?
Lo maxinoooooooooooiiiiiiii
Why did Russell leave the original Stylistics?????
Did you hear him tell why he left the group and started his own group.??
I bet the guy named Perry, the first producer, who owned the clothing store, was a Jew.
Ha......well he cheated the boys out of the royalties and income from the record. He never gave them anything.
there's two sides to any story!
Yeah but Russell is the VOICE of the Stylistics. Back up singers come a dime a dozen but great lead singers are rare to find. Too bad Russell didn't beat those backups before they copyrighted the name of the group. His group shouldn't have to be called the New Stylistics.
This story is the same from everyone who knew the facts. When Russ left so did band members and Kenneth T the music director.. Raymond johnson who still sings with Russell now. Eban Brown left also after few years. He couldn't take imitating and following in footsteps of another. Good for him.
@@leonknight4906 man you said it right Leon. He i's the Stylistics and recorded the songs not them. He made the group famous not them. But they travel with concerts and the songs Russell recorded but they hire Eban to imitate Russell. Cover group. When he tours he is the real deal...the real Stiylstic. Not them! It's all backwards. And they contacted him to return when Eban left . Haha. That was a big NO WAY....
@@leonknight4906 that is really a true fact! But Russell never intended to sing again but was hounded by original members of band, fellow singers, music director of original group to start back up singing.