Tru Tones
Template:Short description The Tru Tones were a Saint Lucian band led by Ronald "Boo" Hinkson.[1][2] Hinkson formed the band in the 1960s, with the members mostly being his brothers and friends.[3] The Tru Tones were "extremely popular" in the Caribbean in the 1970s.[1][2] The group also had a following in the 1970s in the United Kingdom.[2] The band performed at the Super Bowl XIII halftime show in 1979.[3] They recorded five albums[3] and six singles, most famously "Burning Eyes and Hungry Bellies"[4] and "You Sexy Thing" (a remake of the Hot Chocolate song).Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Since the Tru Tones broke up in 1980, Hinkson has had a successful solo career and toured across the world.[1][2]
Discography
- Tru-Tones Combo of St. Lucia (1968)[5]
- Cream of the Crop (1971)[4]
- Show The World (1974)[2]
- Merry Christmas From The Tru-Tones (1975)[5]
- The Leaders (1977)[5]
- Power Struggle (1980)[2]
References
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External links
- Template:PAGENAMEBASE discography at Discogs
- Saint Lucia Jazz