Formed in 1971 by keyboardist and vocalist Frank Brunson, People's Choice was a Philly funk band that included members such as drummer/percussionist David Thompson, vocalists Valerie Brown and Marc Reed, and guitarists Darnell Jordan and Johnnie Hightower. Debuting on the Phil-L.A. of Soul label, their hit "I Likes to Do It" reached number nine on the R&B charts and Top 40 on the pop charts. Moving to Philadelphia International, they collaborated with Leon Huff on the disco-funk hit "Do It Any Way You Wanna," their only R&B chart-topper. Despite the success, the band disbanded in the early '80s, but Thompson led a new version in the 2010s, releasing the album Jammin' Philly Style in 2017.
People's Choice, founded by Frank Brunson in 1971, emerged as a prominent Philly funk band with hits like "I Likes to Do It" and "Do It Any Way You Wanna." The group's lineup featured talented musicians such as Valerie Brown, Marc Reed, Darnell Jordan, and Johnnie Hightower. Although the band enjoyed success in the '70s with several charting singles, they disbanded in the early '80s. Following Brunson's passing in 2007, David Thompson led a revival of the band in the 2010s, culminating in the release of Jammin' Philly Style in 2017, featuring a mix of updated tracks and original material.
