Love Is All I Have To Give

Artist Bio:
The Checkmates, Ltd. was an American R&B band formed in 1961 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The group gained popularity for their soulful music and energetic live performances. Their music was a blend of R&B, soul, and pop, and they released several albums and singles throughout the 1960s and 1970s. The band's lineup included members such as Sonny Charles, Bobby Stevens, and Harvey Trees.

One of The Checkmates, Ltd.'s most notable achievements was their collaboration with singer Sonny Bono, which led to the release of their hit single "Black Pearl" in 1969. The song reached the top of the charts and became one of the band's most successful releases. The Checkmates, Ltd. continued to perform and record music until the late 1970s, leaving behind a legacy of soulful music that continues to be enjoyed by fans of R&B and soul music.