New York City

New York City was an American R&B vocal group. They formed in 1972 under the name "Tri-Boro Exchange", and all of the group's members had had significant experience singing in other vocal and doo-wop ensembles. They are also from New York City.

Career

Under the direction of record producers Wes Farrell and Thom Bell, New York City released two albums and several hit singles, the biggest being 1973's "I'm Doin' Fine Now", which reached U.S. number 17. They toured in 1973 with the Big Apple Band (two of whose members would later become part of Chic) as their backing band, but after two albums, the group parted ways.

Members

• Tim McQueen (lead singer)
• John Brown (ex The Five Satins, The Cadillacs, The Moonglows)
• Claude Johnson (ex The Genies, Don & Juan)
• Eddie Schell - from Savannah, Georgia
• Nile Rodgers - (Chic)
• Bernard Edwards - (Chic)

Discography

• The Best of New York City (1976, Chelsea)