Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter Name Perri Reid | Years active 1983–1995; 2008- Role Singer-songwriter | |
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Birth name Perri Arlette McKissack Born August 29, 1964 (age 60) Oakland, California, U.S. ( 1964-08-29 ) Origin Oakland, California, U.S. Genres Dance-pop, R&B, new jack swing, urban contemporary, Labels MCA (1986–1996), Pebbitone, Inc 1997-present Spouse Otis Nixon (m. 2000–2004), L.A. Reid (m. 1989–1996) Children Aaron Reid, Ashley Victoria Winzer Albums Always, Pebbles, Straight from My Heart, Greatest Hits, Phenomenal Profiles | ||
Perri pebbles reid 1983 where are they now
Perri Reid (born Perri Arlette McKissack), best known by her former stage name, Pebbles, is an American dance-pop and urban contemporary singer-songwriter. She created the contemporary R&B group TLC. She is currently an Atlanta-based minister, known as "Sister Perri".
Contents
- Perri pebbles reid 1983 where are they now
- Early life
- Early career
- Pebbitone and TLC
- Religious conversion
- Personal life
- Studio albums
- Compilation albums
- As main performer
- As featured performer
- Songs
- References
Early life
Reid was born Perri Arnette McKissack on August 29, 1964, one of four siblings. Her divorced mother raised her family on the income of a waitress and housekeeper. By age 16, a local musician gave her a production deal which fell through several months later when she got pregnant with her daughter, Ashley. Pebbles married the baby's father but the union only lasted one year.
Early career
Pebbles got her start in 1981 as a backing vocalist for the percussionist/band leader Bill Summers and the funk band Con Funk Shun. Reid co-wrote one of Con Funk Shun's singles, "Body Lovers".
While working at an Oakland, California real estate office she met contractor George L. Smith. Smith bankrolled Pebbles with $80,000 for a demo tape and video for "Mercedes Boy". The demo and video led to a contract with MCA. Smith and Pebbles married in 1985 and made their home in San Francisco. She recorded several hit singles on her own during the late 1980s and early 1990s (including "Girlfriend" (a UK #8 single in 1988) and "Mercedes Boy").
Pebbitone and TLC
In July 1989 Pebbles married L.A. Reid. She formed the Atlanta-based production company Pebbitone and founded her own record label, Savvy Records.
Pebbitone managed TLC, which was signed with LaFace Records, L.A. Reid's record label. When TLC filed for bankruptcy in 1995, claiming Pebbles had mismanaged their funds, the ensuing conflict damaged Pebbles' marriage. She divorced Reid, and Pebbitone sued LaFace for $10 million.
Religious conversion
In 1997, Pebbles underwent a religious conversion. Under her new stage name "Sister Perri", she founded Women of God Changing Lives (WOGCL) Ministries. As an ordained minister, she now preaches and ministers through song.
In 2008, after a thirteen-year music hiatus, Reid released her fourth album and debut gospel album, Prophetic Flows Vol I & II, which peaked at #12 on the Billboard Gospel Album Chart. In February 2011, she was named the executive producer/host of Essence's national R&B search.
Personal life
In 2000 she married former MLB player Otis Nixon. They divorced in 2004. She married Excel Sharieff in 2010.
Studio albums
Compilation albums
As main performer
As featured performer
Songs
Love Makes Things Happen
Girlfriend
Mercedes Boy
Always
Givin' You the Benefit
Why Do I Believe
It's Alright
First Step
Like the Last Time
Say a Prayer for Me
Club Laid Back
Two Hearts
I Can't Help It
One More Try
Long Way to Travel
Do Me Right
Good Thang
Straight From My Heart
Give Me Your Love
Seven Horses In The Sky
Baby Love
Slip Away
Love/Hate
Take Your Time
Soul Replacement
Stick & Stones
The Narcissist
Vicious Vices
Could It Be You
Believe
Gun Clown
What You Do