The group was started in 1976, in Greenburgh, New York, by trumpeter Duke Jones (who left the band prior to their first recordings),with drummer Porter Carroll Jr., bassist Clifford Archer, percussionist and flutist Joseph Phillips, Sheldon Tucker[Guitar]and three brothers: David Lewis (vocals), Wayne Lewis (keyboards and vocals), and Jonathan Lewis (percussion and trombone). Other members of the band were lead singer Sharon Bryant (who was later replaced by Barbara Weathers), trumpeter William Sudderth, and saxophonist Damon Rentie (who was replaced by Koran Daniels). In 1977, the band came to Westwood, California, and performed on the nightclub scene under the name 'Newban' which they agreed to change at the request of A&M executive Herb Alpert when they were signed. The word 'Atlantic' was chosen because of their east coast roots. The nine-member band were now A&M employees. Google Search Bot Crack Download. Throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s, Atlantic Starr scored several hits on the R&B charts.