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Formed in 1991 by Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, TLC were quick to find a record deal, singing with L.A. Reid and Babyface’s new label, LaFace. Only a year after their formation, the group released their debut album, “Ooooooohhh… On the TLC Tip,” capturing the nation’s attention with their lively tracks and colorful image.
Yet despite this success, life wasn’t easy for the group, after Lopes was charged with arson and received five years probation for burning down her partner’s (NFL wide receiver, Andre Rison) Atlanta mansion. Despite the bad publicity, their second album, “CrazySexyCool” did not suffer in its reception, with the more mature release finding a number one hit in “Creep,” along with a number of Top Five singles in 1994. With the single “Waterfalls” spending seven weeks at number one, TLC were one of the biggest names in pop, selling over 11 million copies of their album and rounding out the year with a Grammy Award for ‘Best R&B Album.’
Financial difficulties dampened this euphoria, with TLC filing for bankruptcy only a year later. Subsequent years were spent settling their financial affairs, not releasing a new album until 1999, with “Fantail.” The album went straight to number one, eventually selling six times Platinum, as well as winning another Grammy for ‘Best R&B Album’ once again. Subsequently, tensions between the trio became public, with the stars often appearing in the tabloid press.
Work on a new album became challenging, due to Lopes’ solo commitments, as well as Watkins’ illness, who suffered from Sickle Cell Anaemia. Tragedy was soon to befall TLC, after Lopes was killed in a car accident in Honduras, not long after she had signed a new solo contract with Suge Knight’s label, The Row. The surviving members decided to continue, completing their third album, “3D” in 2002, featuring production from a host of names, including Timbaland, Missy Elliot and longtime producer Dallas Austin. The album went double-Platinum, continuing to find TLC commercial success.
In 2003, Watkins and Thomas performed at New York’s Zootropia concert, hinted to be their last performance. After a brief jaunt into reality T.V., the duo decided to return as TLC in 2009, planning a new record. “20” was released in 2013, an anthology of their hits, including a new song, “Meant To Be,” a track written by Ne-Yo. Their career was then memorialised by VH1, in their movie, “CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story.”
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I may have not been able to see TLC live in concert during their heyday because I was so young, but I was able to see them in March 2014. I was interested in seeing them because the group was successful and was different than many female groups out there. With their lively and upbeat performance of classic hits, “No Scrubs,” “Waterfalls,” “Unpretty,” and many others, it took you back to the good ole’ days. T-Boz and Chilli can still pull off their trendy dance moves as great as they could in the 90’s. However, since they are older now, it was funny that they admitted to needing a few minutes break because they said they are not young chickens anymore. Even if they are not young in age, both women still looked youthful and beautiful. The awesome outfits worn also really highlighted that.
It was enjoyable to see the group live after the release of VH1 movie: “CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story,” which highlighted the women’s lives. Rapper Lil Mama, who also played Left Eye in the movie, made an appearance at the show. On hits such as “Ain’t 2 Proud 2 Beg,” and “What About Your Friends,” Lil Mama rapped Left Eye’s verses. At the end of the show, the group sang “Meant To Be,” a song they described as their favorite song and one dear to their hearts. They dedicated the performance of the song to Left Eye, and we all waved our lighted cell phones and made an “L” with our fingers in the air in honor of the gone but never forgotten rapper.
Shannie2009
TLC experienced huge success during their heyday, scoring four top 20 albums in the US, with 'Fan Mail' topping the charts and now holds a 6x platinum selling certificate. Despite disputes with the law and each other, the girls created some huge international R & B hits such as 'No Scrubs' and 'Waterfalls'.
After a hiatus in touring, the girls return to the circuit much to the delight of fans and old and new. The time away is visible as they appear onstage in quite a shy manner yet after a couple of songs they find their stride partly thanks to the rapturous applause from the crowds. When the intro to hit 'Creep' begins the screams and cheers could have taken the roof off the venue and the girls give a sincere performance with pitch perfect vocals even after all these years.
Having found their feet, an aggressive and confident rendition of 'No Scrubs' has the audience singing along that infamous chorus. A brilliant, note perfect performance of 'Waterfalls' dedicated to their departed bandmate was poignant and the audience sung with even more effort and rapturously applauded TLC's return long after the band had disappeared.
sean-ward
After being a fan of TLC for many years & then seeing them in concert last night in Hobart, Tasmania; I must say I am shocked, appalled and I am no longer a TLC fan.
The show was due to start at 7pm and we were left sitting there waiting from 7pm until after 9.30pm watching nothing but film clips from other singers which were played on the screen behind the stage.
After over 2 1/2 hours of waiting, they finally made an appearance, pronounced Hobart incorrectly, told off members of the crowd for not touching their hand gently enough and after less than 1 hour of performing (singing) with a break in between they waved goodbye.
They gave no mention to Lisa left eye Lopez, had no visuals were not the slight bit entertaining and were outshined by their back up dancers.
I would’ve preferred to stay home and watch them on tv
nala_pakana
Overall it was a great concert. They had an real good opening. There's only one thing for a good amount of time in the beginning the bass was way too high. It was difficult to hear them sing even though you can clearly see them singing. When they realized this during thier act they did reduce the bass. It helped so much because as much as sound is important also hearing the lyrics to the songs is important to. They played a lot of their hits from the album Crazy Sexy Cool. Some from fanmail. Some new one's as well. The show was about one hour long. A lot of energy went into it. And it was a sold out show. I enjoyed it and I'm sure a lot of others did as well.
heather-bain-2
Hey Songkick- what do you mean this is the first time that TLC will be in Milwaukee?! They’ve been here before! It was in 1993 at the Bradley Center- they were the second act of 4 groups that performed. 1-Mary J. Blidge opened (if you can believe it) 2-TLC 3- Shabba Ranks (where is he now?) and 4- headliner Bobby Brown. AN AMAZING SHOW!!! TLC was full of energy, wore bright and colorful clothing, and danced like they meant it! All the acts were impressive (minus Shabba and his one-hit-wonder performance) and I’ll remember it forever:)
rebeccawendt227
Was an amazing concert! Me and my friends and mom had an amazing time, I loved how diverse the crowd was. TLC gave an amazing heartfelt performance and made everyone feel included regardless of how far back they were and they also invited everyone up to the front row to give an even more intimate experience. It was a short show but time flies when u are having a great time TLC couldn’t have given a better performance.
arryanatanaka
What great night! 20 9dd years hoping one day TCL might tour the UK and there they were!!! I thought it was perfect how they still played Lisa left eye rapping in the back ground and showed images of her 9n the screen and also mentioned her when they sang Waterfalls. A perfect tribute to her. Also it then made TLC the original TLC group we have always loved and known.
nicolacinema
Tlc was amazing!!! And the tribute to left eye lisa lopez was perfect i love how the entire crowd lit up their cellphones to honour her !! Only issue i had was they didnt bring much of a selection for merchandise if they would have had a good plus size section i would have bought them all! I hope to one day see them and nelly together in concert in toronto !!
crystal.johnson-ca
Yesterday was my show TLC rocked it when they perform they give it their all I had an amazing time last night. The energy the girls have on stage and with their fans is like no other I look up to them and always will
krista-l-ricketts
