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The Chi-Lites: The Brightest Lites

John Abbey, Blues & Soul, 18 February 1975

EUGENE RECORD, Marshall Thompson and Robert Lester, known affectionately the world over as Squirrel. They are the Chi-Lites, currently midway through a tour of Britain that is playing to packed houses every night. And, having witnessed one of the shows during their opening week, I can't say I'm surprised because this trio turn in one of the slickest yet most spontaneous shows I have ever seen.

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