Wayne Lewis of Atlantic Starr dies at 68

[Motown Eddie]

From SoulTracks.com-

The posting by legendary R&B band Atlantic Starr this morning hit us like a ton of bricks: It’s with great sadness that we have to post the passing of Wayne Lewis June 5, 2025.
It is difficult to comprehend the passing of this handsome, talented, ever youthful performer who helped lead an all-time favorite act for nearly a half century. He was 68.
Atlantic Starr was quietly one of the most consistently successful – and underrated – soul bands of the 80s and early 90s, with a basketful of memorable songs that still sound good today.

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[sansradio]

Very sad. Saw them live twice: once with Sharon Bryant, then in the Barbara Weathers era. Wayne had that Billy Dee suavity to burn. Rest in peace.