Business Before Pleasure

Formed in 1974 by Brian Hamilton in East Elmhurst, New York The group went through a multitude of member changes from `74-`81, playing throughout the Tri-State area before touring Quebec, Canada with Ila Vann in 1976. They were signed to Sylvia Robinson`s All Platinum Records in 1977 and released the "DEMO" 45 rpm single "I'm In The Prime Of Love"/"Funk You" on the Stang Label. Returned to Canada in 1978 with Melisa Morgan and toured for 2 1/2 years. Also had Darby Mills of the Headpins as their lead singer for a short time. The group disbanded in 1981 but many members remained active in the music world. Brian Hamilton (keyboards and lead vocal), Reggie Williams (guitar, vocals), Dwight Dusenbury (percussion), Ronald Clark and Bruce Willie (drums), Richard Sweeting (flute).