Offers may be subject to change without notice. In 1985, she released her second album, Do You Wanna Get Away. After Russell was booked, he told police Catherines body was at their home at the apartment complex. Local news and fun, every day 6am. Being a NY native, Billy has honed his skills performing in local clubs like Nells, Webster Hall, and Village Underground. * invited to return to teach at the b12 workshops in Berlin (2016/2017/2018/2019) #HiFive #NewJackSwingHappy Soul Legend Birthday Shannon Gill In early 1993 Shannon join the platinum selling group and made his debut in the music video "Unc. I just put music to the side [after that], says Gill. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. Hi-Five was originally signed to Jive Records in late 1989 and released their eponymous debut album in 1990. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. All types Posts Photos Videos Music Articles Mixes Song plays 7 10 Glorieta, NM Top 8 There are no posts. The police showed up, spoke with Russell and then left because they said that the court time had not passed yet, so they had no basis for arresting him. In 2007, he was just on his way to reviving his career and had also formed his new record label and signed Hi-Five to get things poppin againbut thats when tragedy struck. See Photos. The Exclusive Site For Old School Soul Music, R&B Music, Soul Music News, R&B Interviews, Videos, Throwback R&B Music & Soul Music from 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s - ILoveOldSchoolMusic.com . Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. [3] [4] We have to continue. . It stated Tony had a history of inhaling freon. Hi-Five: (Billy) We got 3,000 plays in one day from the release. Lives in Beverly, Massachusetts. Follow @shamika_sanders During their run, though, the boys charmed young and old, thanks to their classic tunesand lead singer Tony Thompsons effortless tenor. As a member of the group HI-FIVE, Marcus enjoyed success. Shannon later released a compilation album, Let The Music Play: The Best of Shannon, in 2004. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. The fans paved the way for us because without the fans, we wouldnt be here today. We have groups like Mindless Behavior taking the Kissing Game and redid it. We're going to retire the . mode: 'thumbnails-rr1', Thats what I think our fans need to understand. She is the owner of Fairfield Animal Hospital. Billy has worked closely with industry personalities such as Eddie F, Donell Jones, Sheldon So Goode, and the Grammy award winning Darren Lighty. In 1996, Gill released Let's Get the Mood Right, which included the song, "Love In an Elevator", and the single "Maybe". As of today, Hi-Five is still doing their thing. Famed producer Teddy Rileys new jack swing tracks helped Hi-Five score a Billboard R&B top ten with I Just Cant Handle It and then soar with its Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop number one, The Kissing Game. Other top tens and indelibles followed, but so did lineup changes (after the first singles release, Bronx-bred Treston Irby replaced Easely, who was arrested and later sent to prison for manslaughter); life-altering injuries (a tour bus crash left Clark paralyzed); internal strife (Terrence Murphy and Shannon Gill replaced the injured Clark and Neal, who quit due to money squabbles); and a business deal that led to the groups disbanding in 1994 as Thompson went solo. We want the fans to appreciate what were doing now and be mature about the situation. A second solo album on Cotillion Records, Chemistry, was released in 1985.[2]. TV Ones Unsung aired Hi-Fives story in August. Still, Covington says he was nervous until he began seeing more and more positive tweets from folks. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. We love the fans and we owe it to them to keep on keeping on, not just letting the name die down and continue to keep giving them good music. * choreographer in residence at Princeton University (2018/19) placement: 'Right Rail Thumbnails', Two years later, Irby and Sanders were working on putting Hi-Five back together when Thompson died in Waco from freon inhalation. With a new EP and lineup, the fellas are on a mission to reclaim the charts and capture the hearts of fans, old and new. Shannon asked to be released from her recording contract with Atlantic Records in 1987. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 16:26. Shannon Gill (shannon_gill)'s profile on Myspace, the place where people come to connect, discover, and share. 18. Fans of Waco singing group Hi-Five, which had several chart-topping singles and two gold albums during their heyday in the 1990s, can revisit memories and the bands tragedy-marred history at 7 p.m. Wednesday on cable channel TV Ones series Unsung.. Mixes by Shannon Gill (shannons_a_superstar). Shannon continues to honor HI-FIVEs original success and the life of Tony Thompson. She currently has 4 dogs, a lab mix named Mocha, an Irish . [2] Let The Music Play would also be the title of Shannon's debut album, which she released through the team in 1984. Previously, Shannon was a Read More Contact Shannon Gill's Phone Number and Email Last Update 11/20/2022 6:57 AM Email s***@ltisdschools.org Engage via Email Contact Number (***) ***-**** Engage via Phone Mobile Number Lamar Chase produced the Unsung episode with Arthur Smith, Kent Weed and Frank Sinton as executive producers and Mark Rowland as co-executive producer. Shannon was head of the vocal department at Vancouver's Capilano College for many years and is now on faculty at Toronto's Humber College. All Rights Reserved. "url": "https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/shannon-gunn-vocalist" Chris Barbosa served as a producer, along with Andy "Panda" Tripoli and Tony Moran. Shannon Gillen is the founder and artistic director of New York's visionary new dance company VIM VIGOR. The levelheaded Sanders, whos been there from the start, is the glue. We have to teach the youngins about Tony. I was also a . This friendship forged the path that allowed Marcus to fulfill his passion as a member of the group HI-FIVE. Shannon Gill is a Director, Arts, Lake Travis ISD at Lake Travis Independent School District based in Spicewood, Texas. Sadly, Tony was found dead outside of a Waco, TX apartment complex, by two of the complexs security guards. Ultimately his love for music won out and while singing at Stevenson high-school during a gospel concert, Vinny Bell heard Trus and gave this sixteen year old the opportunity to relocate to Waco, Texas and join the group HI-FIVE as a member. This demo fell into the hands of the president of Atlantic Records, and his first self-titled debut album was released shortly thereafter on Atlantic subsidiary Cotillion Records. Freon is a hydrocarbon that is widely used in air conditioners and refrigerators. [2] Entertainment Tonight also taped a special about her life. target_type: 'mix' Brenda Shannon Greene (born May 2, 1958), [1] [2] [3] known professionally as Shannon, is an American singer and songwriter of freestyle and dance-pop music. While touring the world, Shannon attended and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. "@type": "Person", market partner at MONAT. Even though everyone in a group plays his part, theres one thing these fellas will tell you: Tony Thompson will always be the heart of Hi-Five. Hi-Five: (Treston) The comeback has been ongoing for a minute now. Gillens awards and honors include: In 1998, she cowrote and sang on multi-tracks produced by Todd Terry, Tony Moran, and Germany's Sash! Photos; Connections. Ramseur later left the group and was replaced by Billy Covington. Since a very young age, he has been a part of the local live scene. 2023 Getty Images. (Billy) We want everyone to understand that part right there. After an Oklahoma shooting put Easley in prison, Bronx-based Treston Irby filled his slot. 92, R&B No. HOUSTON A former member of the 1990s R&B group Hi-Five has been arrested in the stabbing death of his wife in Houston. Immediately after the tragedy, I went into a state of depression and didnt want to do any music or anything for a minute. There are no posts. 30, R&B No. She was also selected as a THINK BIG choreographer in residence with the Staatsoper in Hannover, creating a piece that premiered at the TANZ Theater International Festival. Theres some small bits of enjoyable trivia thrown in, such as copyright issues forcing a change in the groups original name, the Playmates; the groups initial Hi-V logo having to be changed to Hi-Five to avoid confusion with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS; and how a choreographers assistant shows up as a fifth Hi-Fiver in a music video shot shortly after Neals departure. Love Goes All the Way, Shannon's third album, was released in 1986. The group's second LP, Keep It Goin' On, was released in 1992. People; Songs; Albums; Videos . * the first emerging artist selected by Christopher Wheeldon for the Steps Repertory Company (2012/2013) Gill starred in the 2009 stage play A Mother's Prayer, alongside Robin Givens, Shirley Murdock, and Jermaine Crawford. The new-school spin includes the bass-heavy R&B/hip-hop Drop (featuring rapper Chris Rivers, son of the late Big Pun) and the pulsating, new-agey This Love, which encapsulates the feelings of being with The One. Jazz musician Shannon Gunn - Vocalist's bio, concert & touring information, albums, reviews, videos, photos and more. Gabrielle Union And Dwyane Wade Give Us Style Goals During NBA All Star Weekend, Red Carpet Rundown: The Hottest Looks From The 2023 NAACP Image Awards, Black Love: 12 Sexy Black Celebrity Couples, Nicki Minaj Turns Heads In Versace At Trinidad's Carnival, Social Media Reacts To 'Bernie Mac Show' Stars Dee Dee Davis And Camille Winbush Joining OnlyFans, Sherri Shepherd Reflects On Winning An NAACP Image Award With Niecy Nash, Sign Up For The Hello Beautiful Newsletter. [7], Former member Roderick Pooh Clark died on April 17, 2022, at the age of 49. * 3rd Prize in dance at the Solo-Tanz Festival in Stuttgart with Germany tour (2014) [6], Shannon was born in Washington, D.C., United States. When you lose a best friend, youre human, you have to feel it. Gill attended Kimball Elementary, Sousa Junior High, and Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Not to be confused with, Last edited on 15 February 2023, at 17:20, "Remembering Rhythm & Blues: January 2007", "Autopsy Results Are In For Hi-Five Star Tony Thompson", "Family and friends remember Waco singer Tony Thompson at headstone ceremony", "Former R&B singer charged with murdering wife in Houston", "Hi-Five documentary to air, revisiting chart-topping Waco hip-hop group | Tv And Radio", "Roderick 'Pooh' Clark: Original Hi-Five Member Passes Away At 49", "Bubbling Down Under Week Commencing February 3, 1992", Recording Industry Association of America, "Bubbling Down Under Week Commencing September 30, 1991", Recording Industry Association of New Zealand, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hi-Five&oldid=1139541144. Faruq has been performing at Ashford & Simpsons famous Sugar Bar to the Key Club in New Jersey, fundraisers, and as an opening act for artists such as Melissa Morgan. Their resiliency is also a force behind the Hi-Five music legacy. Shannon recently recorded her debut CD, produced by Renee Rosnes and featuring the outstanding musicians Brad Turner, Pat LaBarbera, Renee Rosnes, Neil Swainson and Billy Drummond. Photos migrated from Classic Myspace on 2/23/2014 8:59:17 PM. * Finalist in the A.W.A.R.D.S. Web design by Boxcar Studio, Pre-screening/Portfolios & Auditions/Interviews, Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments, Michigan Youth Performing Arts Pre-College Program, Sustaining Excellence in the Performing Arts. Shannon Gill is on Facebook. Gill planned to attend college to pursue a degree in electrical engineering, but decided instead to focus on his singing career. The five-song ode to the ladies is quality music. Bs smooth vocals and sexy melodies have captured the music industry for many years. With the welcome addition of this talented artist, Hi Five will continue to bring the classic hits that made them a household name, as well as pave a new road for todays R&B fansto travel. 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