Monday 1 March 2021

Brownstone

Brownstone is a female R&B group popular during the mid-1990s, which has begun a revival in 2007. They are best known for their 1995 hit single "If You Love Me", which was nominated for a best R&B performance Grammy Award. "Grapevyne" and "Pass the Lovin'" also brought them some success, as well as their rendition of "I Can't Tell You Why," a song originally recorded by the Eagles. The original members of the group were Charmayne "Maxee" Maxwell (deceased), Kina Cosper, Monica "Mimi" Doby and Nicole "Nicci" Gilbert.

90 Hits (Discography):
Date	   UK	Song
Apr 1995    8	If You Love Me
Jul 1995   16	Grapevyne
Sep 1995   27	I Can't Tell You Why 
May 1997   12	5 Miles To Empty
Sep 1997   21	Kiss And Tell

What happened next?
Original member Charmayne Maxena "Maxee" Maxwell died on February 27, 2015 at age 46 following what has been reported publicly as an accidental fall. In 2019, it was announced that Brownstone are to reunite with the two remaining original members for the 25th anniversary of the Essence Festival in July as well the 25th anniversary of the group.

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