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The Checkmates LTD.
Band,
R&B/Soul and Rock
Soul group Hailed from Ford Wayne, Indiana. Discovered by Nancy Wilson Comprised of mixed black and white members. Their biggest hits are 1969's "Black Pearl", produced by Phil Spector and their cover on Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Proud Mary". Broke up in 1970 - reformed in 1974. In 1974 they starred in the blaxploitation movie "The Black Connection" (or "Run Nigger Run") with first leading role given to their, then, lead singer Bobby Stevens. Their "F.S.O." album is actually the soundtrack of this movie. Last recorded in 1977. Released four albums in ten year's time.
Members
 | Sonny Charles voc, h, bvoc *1940 US |
 | Harvey Trees g |
 | Sweet Louie dr 1939-2007 |
| Bill Van Buskirk b |
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ike & Tina Turner - Sonny Charles & The Checmates, Ltd. | Ike & Tina Turner, The Checkmates LTD. | 1994 | Album |
| Take All The Time You Need | The Checkmates LTD. | 1978 | Single |
| Sould Out | The Checkmates LTD. | 1977 | Album |
| Got To See "U" Soon / Might Get Betta | The Checkmates LTD. | 1974 | Single |
| I Keep Forgettin' / Do You Love Your Baby | The Checkmates LTD., Sonny Charles | 1970 | Single |
| I Keep Forgettin' / Do You Love Your Baby | The Checkmates LTD., Sonny Charles | 1970 | Single |
| Plack Pearl | The Checkmates LTD. | 1970 | Single |
| Proud Mary / Love Is All I Have To Give | The Checkmates LTD. | 1969 | Single |
| Orgullosa Mary / Harlem Español | The Checkmates LTD. | 1969 | Single |
| Addio / Love Is All I Have To Give | Johnny Dorelli / The Checkmates LTD. | 1969 | Single |
| Please Don't Take My World Away / Mastered The Art Of Love | The Checkmates LTD. Featuring Sonny Charles | 1967 | Single |
| Do The Walk (The Temptation Walk) / Glad For You | The Checkmates LTD. | 1966 | Single |
| Kissin' Her And Crying For You / I Can Hear The Rain | The Checkmates LTD. | 1966 | Single |
| Searchin For Love / Perfect Fifth | The Checkmates LTD. | 1965 | Single |
| Live At Harvey's -- Too Much! | The Checkmates LTD. | 1965 | Album |
| Black Pearl / Love Is All I Have To Give | Sonny Charles and The Checkmates LTD. | Single | |
| Please Don't Take My World Away | The Checkmates LTD. Featuring Sonny Charles | Single | |
| A & I | The Checkmates LTD. | Single |
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