C.J. Anthony

C.J. Anthony (born in Newark, New Jersey) is an R&B music singer from the late ’80s.

When he was 8 years old, C.J. moved to Martha’s Vineyard and went on to act in a small family theater in New York. In later years, he appeared in a Carly Simon music video as a background dancer.

After sending a demo tape to a music producer in California, he began his music career. In 1988, he provided background vocals for artists including Vanessa Williams and Kopper.
During that same year, he released his debut studio album, “Luv’s Invitation” on the KMA Records label. It’s unknown how or if the album ever made the charts at all.
The lone single from the album, a cover version of Norman Connors’ 1976 song, “You Are My Starship” managed to peak at #80 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for only 5 weeks.

In the ’90s, C.J. co-wrote Chuckii Booker’s number one R&B hit, “Games”. He also provided backing vocals for artists such as Vesta Williams and Four Sure. He toured and provided backing vocals for Mariah Carey and The Tony Rich Project.
In 2006, he released his sophomore album, “I Let Heaven Go” on the CrDaJo Records label. Afterwards, it appears as if he’s faded into obscurity. It’s unknown what C.J. Anthony currently up to these days.

To see a video for “You Are My Starship”, go to:

To see a video for “I Let Heaven Go”, go to:

The A’s

The A’s were a pop rock/new wave band from the late ’70s and early ’80s. The band consisted of members Richard Bush (on lead vocals), Rick DiFonzo (on guitar), Rocco Notte (on keyboards), Terry Bortman (on the bass) and Michael Synder (on drums).
They formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1979. After building a loyal following in the Philadelphia area due to their energenic live shows, The A’s signed a record deal with Arista Records. During that same year, they release their self-titled debut studio album.

The two singles released from the album: “After Last Night” and “Parasite” failed to make any impact on the charts at all.
In 1981, the band released their sophomore album, “A Woman’s Got The Power” which peaked at #146 on the Billboard 200 chart.

The title song peaked at #18 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart and #6 on Billboard’s Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
Afterwards, The A’s were dropped by Arista Records. In 1982, they released an EP called “Four Dances” on the Straight A’s Records label before they disbanded. Around 2014, they briefly reunited for a reunion tour.

In later years, Richard Bush continued performing with other bands and formed his own band, The Peace Creeps. He also performs with David Uosikkinen’s In The Pocket.

Rick DiFonzo went on to become a session musician, working with artists such as Joan Osborne, Bob Dylan, Roger Waters and Cyndi Lauper. According to research, he appears to be working on his own music. It’s unknown what Rocco Notte, Terry Bortman and Michael Synder are currently up to these days.

To see Rick DiFonzo’s website, go to:
http://rickdifonzo.com/

To see a video for “A Woman’s Got the Power”, go to:

 

To see a video for “After Last Night”, go to:

To see a video for “Parasite”, go to:

To see a video for “Do The Dance” (from their EP, “Four Dances”), go to: