BIOGRAPHY
Midnight Star was formed in 1976 in Louisville, Kentucky, by brothers Reggie and Vincent Calloway along with Belinda Lipscomb, Melvin Gentry, Bo Watson, Bill Simmons, Kenneth Gant, and Jeffrey Cooper. The band's early sound combined elements of funk and R&B.
In the early 1980s, Midnight Star signed with Solar Records, a label known for its association with the funk and R&B genres. The band's breakthrough came with the release of their fourth album, "No Parking on the Dance Floor" (1983). The album featured the hit singles "Freak-A-Zoid" and the title track "No Parking (On the Dance Floor)," both of which became dancefloor classics and helped define the electro-funk sound of the era.
Midnight Star continued their success with the album "Planetary Invasion" (1984), which included the hits "Operator" and "Body Snatchers." Their music often featured synthesizers and electronic elements, contributing to their association with the evolving electro-funk and dance genres.
The band's 1986 album, "Headlines," featured the popular ballad "Midas Touch," which showcased Midnight Star's versatility in blending dance tracks with soulful ballads.
Over the years, Midnight Star underwent lineup changes, but the core members Reggie and Vincent Calloway remained integral to the group's sound. The band continued to release albums in the late 1980s and 1990s, including "Engine No. 9" (1987) and "Work It Out" (1990).
Midnight Star had maintained a presence in the music industry, often performing at events and concerts. Their contributions to the electro-funk and R&B genres in the 1980s solidified their place in the era's musical landscape. The band's legacy lives on through their danceable hits and their impact on the sound of contemporary R&B and funk.