Effective period / Period of releases: 1972 - 1991

Members: Bobby Pointer, Ronald Simmons (2), Melvin Moore (3), Stephen Hawkins

Funk band from Chicago, Illinois. They started as the backing band for the soul duo Simtec & Wylie
Line up 1 (1972-73), Morris Beeks -- keyboards, Willie Hayes -- drums, percussion, Stephen Hawkins -- trumpet, Melvin Moore -- lead vocals, Bobby Pointer -- lead guitar, Ronald Simmons -- bass
Line up 2 (1973-75), Morris Beeks -- keyboards, Willie Hayes -- drums, percussion, Stephen Hawkins -- trumpet, (NEW) Milton Johnson -- alto saxophone, (NEW) Bill McFarland -- trombone, Bobby Pointer -- lead guitar, Ronald Simmons -- bass