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American vocal group formed in 1972 by [a=Augie Johnson] with [a=Lomita Johnson], [a=Jim Gilstrap], [a=Gregory Matta] and [a=Louie Patton]. [a=Sylvia Nabors] performed on the “Side Effect” album, [a=Helen Lowe] (a.k.a. [a=Helen Baylor]) on “What You Need”. In 1977, Lowe was replaced by [a=Sylvia St. James]. St. James was replaced in 1979 by [a=Miki Howard]. Howard left the group for a solo career in 1985. The group recruited Elaine Gibbs for its 1995 comeback album. Present members: Augie Johnson, Milton Ellis (1st tenor), Anthony Hicks (1st & 2nd tenor, baritone, bass), Vernon Woods (1st & 2nd tenor, bass)