| The Lovelites | |
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| Also known as | Patti Hamilton & The Lovelites |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois |
| Genres | R&B, soul |
| Years active | 1967–1973 |
| Past members | |
| Patti Hamilton Rozena Petty Barbara Peterman Ardell McDaniel Joni Berlman Rhonda Grayson |
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The Lovelites were an American vocal group, based in Chicago, originally composed of the sisters Patti Hamilton and Rozena Petty plus their friend, Barbara Peterman. In 1967, the trio recorded for the local Chicago record label, Bandera Records. In 1968, Peterman left the group, and was replaced by Ardell McDaniel.
One year after the change in lineup, the single, "How Can I Tell My Mom And Dad" was released on Lock Records. The tune, written by lead vocalist Patti Hamilton and record producer Clarence Johnson, addressed the then taboo subject of teen pregnancy and went on to sell 55,000 copies locally and 400,000 nationally, peaking at #15 on Billboard's soul chart, and landing the group a recording contract with the MCA-owned, Uni Records. By this time, the group had also undergone yet another personnel change, as Joni Berlman stepped in for Rozena Petty.
The girls continued working with Johnson as well another producer, Johnny Cameron, and went on to release their only album, With Love From The Lovelites. The album was not as well received as the group's previous single and subsequently flopped. After leaving Uni, Johnson started up Lovelites Records, and the group released a handful of singles while, in 1971, Rhonda Grayson replaced Ardell McDaniel.
By 1972, the girls had signed to Cotillion Records, where they released two singles billed as Patti & The Lovelites. By 1973, the group had disbanded.
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