[6], Hi-Five was featured on the TVOne music documentary series Unsung on August 6, 2014, chronicling the quintet's upbringing in Waco, their rise to superstardom, tragedies among group members, and their comeback. The good Lord called him home, so we werent able to commence recording, but I felt that since Tony, myself and Marcus wanted to put the group back together so that we needed to keep on doing what we said we were going to do and continue to have the Hi-Fives name roll out and keep the legacy going. Marcus currently leads MacDO Enterprises. Gillens awards and honors include: A 1992 traffic accident left Clark paralyzed from the neck down and as Giant groomed Thompson for a solo career, personal problems with drug use started to unravel the lead singers career. Gillen is one of NYCs most sought after choreographers with an established and passionate audience following and commissions at prestigious national and international venues. Shannon Gill Senior Technical Quality Manager, East Region at SAP Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It included singles "I Just Can't Handle It" (R&B No. Billy grew up listening to his fathers huge record collection, and was influenced by the sounds of, Donny Hathaway, Marvin Gaye, Prince, and Quincy Jones. Classic - Me "url": "https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/shannon-gunn-vocalist" To honor Thompsons last wish, they say, Irby, Sanders and Gill started rebuilding, and updating the brands sound through Irbys independent label, Bronx Most Wanted. She is best known for her single "Let the Music Play", which topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in 1983 and was certified gold. [7], Last edited on 26 November 2022, at 23:03, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, "A CHIP OFF THE NEW EDITION SMOOTH CROONER JOHNNY GILL SAYS THE BAND IS STILL VERY MUCH TOGETHER DESPITE THE MEMBERS' SUCCESS AS SOLO ACTS", The Virgin Encyclopedia of Eighties Music, "Where are the Six Members of New Edition Now? 13. Dr. Shannon Gill has been in the veterinary field since 2015. Stone Bridge's Shannon Williams, left and Cydney . Ramseur later left the group and was replaced by Billy Covington. 734-647-2332 Shannon Gunn - Vocalist Toronto. Play Shannon Gill and discover followers on SoundCloud | Stream tracks, albums, playlists on desktop and mobile. Singing and entertaining has always been Shannon's' passion. According to Oklahoma City Police Capt. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Gill attended Kimball Elementary, Sousa Junior High, and Duke Ellington School of the Arts. That wasnt a wise move on Russells part. Billy is also a sports lover, and a gifted basketball player. * awarded the Deans Fellowship at Tisch School of the Arts/NYU (2012/2013) document.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Official Hi-Five. Photos migrated from Classic Myspace on 2/27/2014 3:37:29 AM. Freon is a hydrocarbon that is widely used in air conditioners and refrigerators. Gill joined Fantasia as an opener for Charlie Wilson's In It To Win It tour, which kicked off in February 2017. HB: How has his death affected you all individually? According to Sanders they approached other members to reunite. His career dictated that he complete his high-school education through the services of a tutor. [2] Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories, our special offers, and upcoming jazz events near you. Classic - Queensland For Chris. Its an exciting time and we hope that it brings some more buzz out there in the media. We want to continue to bring the world great music. While dancing in Germany, Gillen burst into the choreographic scene receiving 3rd Prize at the International Solo-Tanz Competition in Stuttgart and commissions at the Mainfranken Theater Wrzburg and the TIF Theater in Kassel. * selected with VIM to tour to the PRISMA Festival in Panama (2016) [1] He is the sixth and final member of the R&B/pop group New Edition and was also a member of the supergroup called LSG, with Gerald Levert and Keith Sweat. * choreographer in residence at Princeton University (2018/19) In 1996, Johnny reunited with New Edition and recorded the album Home Again. The band was formed in 1989 and consisted of founding and original members: Tony Thompson, Roderick "Pooh" Clark, Marcus Sanders, Russell Neal, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, native, Toriano Easley. Gill starred in the 2009 stage play A Mother's Prayer, alongside Robin Givens, Shirley Murdock, and Jermaine Crawford. In June 2014, Russell reportedly confessed to murdering his 24 year old wife, fitness model and aspiring boxer, Catherine Brasilia Martinez. In 2011, Treston Irby released his debut solo single "Everything" under the mantle Tru$ on his independent label, Bronx Most Wanted Ent. [7] In 1983, she was enrolled at York College in New York City and toured with the New York Jazz Ensemble. The police showed up, spoke with Russell and then left because they said that the court time had not passed yet, so they had no basis for arresting him. Marcus is the only member who hasnt been struck by some horrible crime or tragedy, thank goodness. Narrated by actor Gary Anthony Williams, the episode recognizes Hi-Five for its popularity among young listeners in the early 1990s. We want the fans to appreciate what were doing now and be mature about the situation. The group closes every concert with The Kissing Game and a moving slide show of Thompson. Shannon Gill. "" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. Were going to retire the music.. The five-song ode to the ladies is quality music. Jim Gallegly, the singer allegedly shot an acquaintance following a heated argument. An insatiable creator, Gillen has choreographed 40 new works since 2010 with notable commissions as the recipient of the International Commissioning Project for Hubbard Street, with Treffpunkt-Rotebuehlplatz, Springboard Danse Festival, Dance Theater Workshop, Dance New Amsterdam, HERE Arts Center, Judson Church, Tangente Theater with the Montreal Fringe Festival, PULSE Art Fair as part of Art Basel in Miami, with LMCCs Sitelines Series as part of NYCs River to River Festival, Bryant Park Presents, Festival Oltre Passo in Italy, BEACH SESSIONS and Steps Repertory Company for the The Joyce Theater and Jacobs Pillow, among others. A new Hi-Five with early members Marcus Sanders (from left), Shannon Gill and Treston Irby, joined by Faruq Evans and Billy Covington, hopes to continue the singing groups legacy. We caught up with guys to get the scoop on their return, fears and how they feel about the boy bands who are out now. "We never give upit's a blessing we're breathing," says Gill. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [2] Entertainment Tonight also taped a special about her life. Marcus Sanders, Shannon Gill, Billy Covington and . In addition to Its Nothing, old-schoolers may enjoy Kit Kat, a seductive, Latin-flavored ballad sure to induce chocolate cravings, and the poppy Different Kiss. A clever play on the groups best-known hit, Kiss answers Beyoncs call to put a ring on it and conveys a male vulnerability rarely expressed in the genre these days. * 3rd Prize in dance at the Solo-Tanz Festival in Stuttgart with Germany tour (2014) In 2014, Gill left Fontana Records and started his own label, J Skillz Records, on which he released a new album called Game Changer. Evans and Covington have blended easily into the band of brothers, whove all settled into their parts: Irby is hype man and motivator. [2] Gill then teamed up with Stacy for the duet album Perfect Combination. On July 2, 2014, former Hi-Five member Russell Neal was charged with murder, over the fatal stabbing of his wife in Houston. Shannon Gillen is the founder and artistic director of New Yorks visionary new dance company VIM VIGOR. In 2019, Gill won the SoulTracks Readers' Choice Award for Album of the Year (for Game Changer II). * Artist in Residence at Dance New Amsterdam (2009) [11] She scored three more dance hits, including "Stronger Together", a cover of "Urgent" by Foreigner, and "Stop the Noise", with a video sponsored by Pepsi and Black Angus. No body wants to replace him, were keeping the legacy going. The fans paved the way for us because without the fans, we wouldnt be here today. * special mention as a choreographer of note in The Brooklyn Rail (2014) We're not going to let the music retire us. But the prevailing tone of Unsung is bittersweet, a feeling that the fame and promise the Waco group enjoyed early on never fully realized its potential. Friendships and connections filled out the group deeper-voiced Easley; dancer Russell Neal; Roderick Pooh Clark; and Marcus Sanders. He grew up in the Bronx, New York. Shannon Gill Consultative Coach, Author and Speaker at Guided Ventures Group, LLC Atlanta, Georgia, United States 1K followers 500+ connections Join to follow Guided Ventures Group, LLC. In 1998, she cowrote and sang on multi-tracks produced by Todd Terry, Tony Moran, and Germany's Sash! [3] Though not as successful as their debut effort, several tracks from this album, including "She's Playing Hard to Get" (Pop No. 1 hit on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1991 with "I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)". Back in the Bronx, the combo entertains as the cousins trade verses and seamlessly work the stage with Irby on the much-loved I Cant Wait Another Minute. After another favorite, Unconditional Love, the guys belt Its Nothing, a tastefully naughty throwback about the ways a relationship is kept interesting that showcases Hi-Fives trademark delivery. Comment Share. We still made a concerted effort to maintain that integrity musically. became an EU dance hit. Shannon Gill. Marcus infatuation with music was fulfilled while playing sports. Join Facebook to connect with Shannon Gill and others you may know. Were not going to let the music retire us. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. All types Posts Photos Videos Music Articles Mixes Song plays 7 10 Glorieta, NM Top 8 There are no posts. I have served as Tri Sigma's Ritual Chair, Secretary, and Honor Council Goals Coordinator. In 2004, he reunited with New Edition; they signed with Bad Boy Records and released the album One Love, which included the single "Hot 2Nite". [11] "Sweet Somebody", a mid-tempo soul effort, made the Top 20 in a few European nations. She is currently a choreographer in residence at Princeton University. Covingtona multitalented behind-the-scenes industry vet who joined this past yearbrings a beautiful brightness and heartfelt urgency with his. She began working at iOneDigital in 2011 and has penned articles for iOneDigital, Essence, Billboard, and has interviewed celebrities like Oprah, Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, and Regina King. [6], Shannon was born in Washington, D.C., United States. It also casts light on behind-the-scenes issues such as record label problems, a falling-out between members and drug abuse by lead singer Tony Thompson Jr. Its fairly current, too, with a mention of member Russell Neal being charged with his wifes slaying last month at their Houston apartment. 2) and the R. Kelly-penned "Quality Time" (Pop No. _taboola.push({ To say that Hi-Five have had their fair share of trials and tribulations would be an understatement. There are no limits to the true talent of this young and gifted artist. B. Thompson tried a comeback with a new Hi-Five in 2005, but three original members filed a lawsuit on his use of the Hi-Five name. One moment, you will be redirected shortly. So was it intimidating for them to join? They had us dancing to hits like, I Like The Way (Kissing Game) and Shes Playing Hard To Get. There were 5 members at one time, hence the name Hi-Five, but theyve actually had a total of nine members in the groupwell get to that in a minute. Hi-Five will make an appearance on TV Ones Unsung tonight and their stories of violence, love and music will be broadcasted to the mainstream. The group now consists of Treston Irby, Shannon Gill, Marcus Sanders, Andre Ramseur (aka Dre Wonda), and . She recorded soundtracks, jingles, and the track "Criminal", for the movie Fatal Beauty, starring Whoopi Goldberg. Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories and includes a local jazz events calendar. Your email address will not be published. Shannon later released a compilation album, Let The Music Play: The Best of Shannon, in 2004. Home Jazz Musicians TV Ones Unsung aired Hi-Fives story in August. * invited to return to teach at the b12 workshops in Berlin (2016/2017/2018/2019) (Billy) We want everyone to understand that part right there. @shamika_sanders. * Finalist in the A.W.A.R.D.S. Fans of Waco singing group Hi-Five, which had several chart-topping singles and two gold albums during their heyday in the 1990s, can revisit memories and the bands tragedy-marred history at 7 p.m. Wednesday on cable channel TV Ones series Unsung.. We humbly honor the old school soul music era and will keep pushing forward to keep it alive. Shannon recently recorded her debut CD, produced by Renee Rosnes and featuring the outstanding musicians Brad Turner, Pat LaBarbera, Renee Rosnes, Neil Swainson and Billy Drummond. * the THINK BIG residency fellowship in Hannover (2014) * Swing Space Artist with the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (2010) Mixes by Shannon Gill (trainershannon). This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 16:26. Brenda Shannon Greene (born May 2, 1958), [1] [2] [3] known professionally as Shannon, is an American singer and songwriter of freestyle and dance-pop music. Tags. * selected to perform in Chile with the Ruvuelo International Workshops and Festival (2017) Tony was my brother, business partner, family, so it affected me greatly. Web design by Boxcar Studio, Pre-screening/Portfolios & Auditions/Interviews, Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments, Michigan Youth Performing Arts Pre-College Program, Sustaining Excellence in the Performing Arts. In 2009, Treston Irby was shot five times outside of a New Haven, Ct. nightclub. and Les Rythmes Digitales. Shannon Gill. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Shannon Gill. 21) and "Never Should've Let You Go" (Pop No. As of today, Hi-Five is still doing their thing. Marcus was born and raised in Waco, Texas. Helping to bridge the past and the future are cousins and New York natives Faruq Evans and Billy Covington. HI-FIVE signed a recording contract with Jive/RCA in 1989. She is the owner of Fairfield Animal Hospital. Storming the stage, they break into their 1992 smash Shes Playing Hard to Get and move with an enthusiasm reminiscent of when they first hit the music scene as teens. (Treston) One of the things that we would like to ask the fans to, for those who have matured with us, you have to understand that in life, we have to continue to do what we have to do. Every June Shannon hosts an event that is both a tribute and a celebration in Texas to insure that HI-FIVE and Tonys legacy will continue for future generations. See Photos. It stated Tony had a history of inhaling freon. In 1997, he collaborated with Gerald Levert and Keith Sweat to form the supergroup LSG (Levert/Sweat/Gill),[2] which yielded the multi- platinum debut album, Levert.Sweat.Gill, and their final album LSG2 in 2003. This company affiliates local talent around the central Texas area. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. Ultimately his love for music won out and while singing at Stevenson high-school during a gospel concert, Vinny Bell heard Trus and gave this sixteen year old the opportunity to relocate to Waco, Texas and join the group HI-FIVE as a member. Shamika is a seasoned reporter with over 10 years of experience in digital media. Shannon Gill is on Facebook. Her body was covered with a blanket and her autopsy results showed that she died from puncture wounds. Unsung features on-camera comments from more than a dozen people. If we stay out there, we keep the name going. Gill was born on May 22, 1966, in Washington, D.C.,[2] the son of Johnny Gill Sr., a Baptist minister,[3] and his wife, Annie Mae Gill,[4] who had four boys. The day I woke up out at the hospital after getting shot 5 times, thats when I knew it was time to start working, Treston said. "@type": "Person", [8], This article is about the band. Shannon Gill (shannon_gill)'s profile on Myspace, the place where people come to connect, discover, and share. News Tech Influencers Eats Austin FC. Info Connections Comments Shannon Gill is on Facebook. HB: What are some of your fears with this new project? MUST WATCH: INTERLUDES: Jagged Edges New Single Restores Our Hope In The Male Species. * selected by Hubbard Streets International Commissioning Competition (2015/2016) In his youth, he was able to develop his vocal skills by singing in the high school and local church choir. On the heels of the groups reconciling, Thompson lost his battle with addiction and died of an overdose. 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