Atlantic Starr

Atlantic Starr was a 1980s R&B band whose biggest hits were "Always" and "Secret Lovers". The group was started by trumpeter Duke Jones (who left the band prior to their first recordings), along with drummer Porter Carroll Jr., bassist Clifford Archer, percussionist and flutist Joseph Phillips, Sheldon Tucker, and three brothers: David, Wayne and Jonathan Lewis. The band's membership also featured lead singer Sharon Bryant (who was later replaced by Barbara Weathers), trumpeter William Sudderth, and saxophonist Damon Rentie (who was later replaced by Koran Daniels).

Throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s, Atlantic Starr scored several hits on the R&B charts. The release of their As The Band Turns album, and the single "Secret Lover" featured the band as a quintet, consisting of the three Lewis brothers, Phillips, and Weathers.

In 1987, the band solidified their pop success by scoring a #1 pop and R&B hit with "Always," off their album All In The Name Of Love. Following this success, Weathers left for a solo career, and she was replaced by Portia Martin for the band's next album, 1988's We're Movin' Up with another #1 R&B hit, "My First Love."

In 1991, Martin was replaced by Rachel Oliver for the album, Love Crazy, which featured the single "Masterpiece". The group toured to Japan in 1992 with another female vocalist at the helm, Crystal Blake.

In 1994, the band recorded Time, with the single "I'll Remember You" and Aisha Tanner replacing Oliver. In 1999, they released Legacy with another lineup.

Atlantic Starr still continues to perform today.