Touch of Class (band)
| Touch of Class | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Philadelphia, United States |
| Genres | Soul / R&B |
| Years active | 1975 to Present |
| Labels | Midland / RCA / Atlantic |
| Website |
www |
| Members |
Gerald Jackson Pete Jackson Hamp Dickerson |
| Past members | Michael Hailstock (1975-1979) Herbert Brevard (1975-1979) |
Touch of Class was an American soul and R&B musical group from Philadelphia featuring four members: the brothers Gerald Jackson and Pete Jackson, as well as Herbert Brevard and Michael Hailstock. The band was active from the mid-1970s until mid-1980s recording for Midland International Records and affiliated RCA label and had a hit with their debut "I'm in Heaven" reaching #65 on Billboard Hot 100. It was also the title of their debut studio album. By 1979, Michael Hailstock had left to concentrate on songwriting and the band turned into a trio.[1] Their second album, the self-titled Touch of Class included their version of "Turn the Beat Around", a song written by Gerald and Pete Jackson and recorded by Vicki Sue Robinson in 1976 that gained big recognition and a big hit for her. the song is considered a dance/disco classic. It was also re-recorded by Laura Branigan in 1990 and by Gloria Estefan in 1994.
Today, the Jacksons continue with various background vocals and studio work, mostly for [[Clarence Burke, Jr.]The Invisible Man's Band ] and The Five Stairsteps. They have made a comeback with the release of a new 2014 cd Back to the Future on Libra Brothers Music. In 2005 Hamp Dickerson became the newest member of the group.
Discography
Albums
- 1975: I'm In Heaven
- 1979: Touch of Class
- 1981: Love Means Everything
- 2014: Back to the Future
Singles
- 1975: "I'm In Heaven"
- 1975: "I Love You Pretty Baby"
- 1976: "You Got to Know Better"
- 1976: "Don't Want No Other Lover" / "God Bless Me"
- 1977: "Said It Before"
- 1979: "I Need Action"
- 1984: "Keep Dancin'"
- 1985: "Let Me Be Your Everything"