Pebbles: From "Mercedes Boy" To TLC Lawsuit & Beyond

Do you remember the sound of late 80s and early 90s R&B, the kind that made you want to get up and dance? Perri "Pebbles" Reid was the voice that defined a generation, and her story is one of talent, triumph, and the complexities of the music industry.

Perri Arlette Reid, known to the world as Pebbles, emerged from Oakland, California, on August 29, 1964, not just as a singer but as a force. Before stepping into the spotlight herself, Pebbles honed her craft as a backing vocalist, lending her voice to the funk band Con Funk Shun and later to Sister Sledge. It was during this time she refined her innate musicality, setting the stage for what would become a successful solo career. The "Pebbles" moniker, a childhood nickname stemming from a resemblance to the cartoon character Pebbles Flintstone, would soon become synonymous with chart-topping hits and a distinctive R&B sound.

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