The Stylistics, with Special Guest Host
Jimmie "JJ" Walker of Good Times!
Saturday, August 9th!
Bettendorf, IA/July 23, 2014-The Isle Casino Hotel, Bettendorf, IA announces "An Intimate Evening'' with 70's soul recording artists, The Stylistics, Saturday, August 9th, at 8:00 p.m., at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center with special guest host Jimmie ''JJ" Walker from Good Times! Tickets are available at the lsleOne Guest Service Center and online at theislebettendorf.com. Produced by SEG Live.
The Stylistics, with their charisma, style and harmony, evolved into one of the best-selling soul groups ever. The story of The Stylistics is not only one of success; it is a story of early disappointment that eventually led to their meteoric rise. When The Monarchs and The Percussions, two moderately successful Philadelphia high school bands dissolved in the late 1960's, it set the stage for a merger that would impact soul music for years.
In 1971, the group collaborated with producer Thom Bell, the ingenious creator of the "Philly Sound" to release their debut self-titled album. The Stylistics would capture the imagination of the nation and the hearts of women everywhere with their first single, "You're a Big Girl Now", which instantly became a top-ten hit. Their sound appealed to the masses, and was delivered with such class and uniqueness that fans and artists alike were mesmerized by their stylistic artistry.
Under the productive leadership of Thorn Bell, The Stylistics went on to earn 12 consecutive top-ten hits from 1971to 1974, culminating with their Grammy-nominated hit, "You Make Me Feel Brand New." Every song the quintet released graced the airwaves with fresh, artistic fervor. Their emphasis on smoother, sweeter ballads made them the antithesis of many of their popular contemporaries. Their tempo and style varied effortlessly with each song. After just four years of releases, The Stylistics had established themselves as perhaps the premier soul group of their era.
What started as the innocent union of two ex-high school bands, developed into one of the longest standing, most accomplished soul bands of all time. They continue to perform as only they can, bringing with them the sweet, soulful memories of years past.
Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center
2021 State Street, Bettendorf, lA 52722
563-344-2697 or 1-800-724-5825
