Grammy /Platinum Award Winner” Gerald Alston Lead Singer of “The Manhattans”

(S5) Street Player Presents...

Grammy/Platinum Award Winner Gerald Alston Lead Singer of "The Manhattans" joins GD on A Touch of Grace @ 1:30PM, Thursday, 6/12/2014.  To listen to the show click the link,or: ON DAY OF SHOW ONLY: Call in to speak with the host 347-215-7169.

THE MANHATTANS featuring Gerald Alston & Blue Lovett, along with Troy May & David Tyson bring stellar legacy to the stage. With all time hits such as "Kiss and Say Goodbye" and "Shining  Star" along with numerous other hits, there is no doubt that THE MANHATTANS are here to stay!

About Gerald Alston:

As any  R&B enthusiast will attest, the name Gerald Alston has always been synonymous with soul, elegance and sophistication. Born and  raised in Henderson, North Carolina where both his mother and father sang
gospel  music, Gerald was raised on the gospel music he heard in church and at home (his  uncle, Johnny Fields is one of the Five Blind Boys of Alabama). Enroute to a  college degree as a pre-med student with a music minor, the fates
intervened and  Gerald left college to join The Manhattans as lead   singer.

After  sixteen years, Gerald left to pursue a solo career. His 1987debut album with  Motown Records was entitled "Gerald Alston" followed by "Open  Invitation" in 1990. His third album in 1992 "Always In The  Mood" was a blend of classic R&B songs with 90's music and nuances. In  1993, Gerald signed with Scottie Brothers/Street Life Records and recorded
his  debut album entitled "1st Class Only" which he believes is one of the  best albums he recorded.