Ex-Checkmate Sonny Charles took an early ride on Don Cornelius' 'Soul Train'

I used to catch the Checkmates frequently while in Las Vegas. Most recently was in Az Charlies - Boulder of all places.

https://www.lasvegassun.com/blogs/kats-report/2012/feb/01/ex-checkmate-sonny-charles-took-early-ride-corneli/

Thanks, Frank - interesting article. "Black Pearl" is one of the most underrated r&b hits ever.

fredo

The Checkmates started in my hometown (Fort Wayne) ... used to sneak into the Cat's Meow to see them ... often with a great local horn band: The Boss Players. My co-dorky buddy and I were the coolest kids in suburbia.