Ready for the World: Biography

Ready for the World
Formed:
Jan 1, 1982 in Flint, MI

Genres:
R&B and Soul Music, Contemporary R&B Music, Funk Music, Rock Music, Dance Pop Music

Decades Active:
1980's|1990's|2000's


Cultural Impact
Low
Popularity
Low



A Michigan funk band with slight rock leanings, Ready for the World parlayed Melvin Riley's whining vocals and some trendy production into a pair of number one RB hits in the mid-'80s for MCA. Riley, Gordon Strozier, Gregory Potts, Willie Triplett, John Eaton, and Gerald Valentine began on their own Blue Lake label before signing with MCA. The label reissued the song "Tonight," and it reached number six on the RB charts in 1984. They followed it with "Deep Inside Your Love," another Top Ten RB single, then had their first of two chart-toppers in "Oh Sheila." It got them a huge crossover smash, ultimately topping the pop lists as well. They scored their fourth consecutive Top Ten RB record with "Digital Display," then had two flop singles before "Love You Down" put them back on top of the RB world in 1986. It was their last hit and peaked at number nine pop.

- Ron Wynn, All Music Guide

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