![]() ![]() ![]() Immediately, the level of embarrassment I felt for these guys made me uncomfortable. At 8:02, the show began to meager screams and some weak dancing. It registered, but then I found my friend, got to our table, and ordered a drink. It’s not Bryan in the photo, but there’s a resemblance. When I got to Yoshi’s, I glanced at a poster advertising the event. ![]() Bryan’s next reply bummed me out: it wasn’t his choice to leave, he said. I was already in place to cover the show, however, so I quickly conveyed my utter disappointment at the news, told him I’d see him any time he plays a solo show around here (at San Leandro’s historic Bal Theatre, October 19th, with Kevon Edmonds, as it turns out), and proceeded to go about the rest of my evening as planned. I admit, I was never a giant fan who had a “favorite,” but the truth remains: without Bryan Abrams, there simply is no Color Me Badd. Bryan’s departure, it turns out, was very recent, and details haven’t yet come out as to exactly what happened.) As I read Bryan’s message, my heart sank. I knew that the band had devolved into a 3-man act over the years, but I thought it was Sam Watters that had left. Before I even left the house, however, I received a private message directly from Bryan saying that, sadly, he was no longer with Color Me Badd and so wouldn’t be at the show. I knew this might be my turn for such a show.) So when Friday rolled around, I roped in a girlfriend & made plans to head to Yoshi’s Oakland for a night of good times with tunes I haven’t heard in ages, but couldn’t wait to hear live!īefore I could leave the house, however, a strange turn of events quickly dashed my high hopes for the evening… I sent a few tweets saying something of my excitement for the show, and admitted I couldn’t wait to see if lead singer (and main hit songwriter) Bryan Abrams was still as hot as I remembered him to be. (Truth: I’ve never gotten over my jealousy of editor Gordon’s experience at Bel Biv Devoe several years ago. Remember Color Me Badd? They were on an episode of Beverly Hills, 90210 (helping the cast teach viewers Stalker 101, as I recall), and had a handful of hits like “I Adore Mi Amor,” “All 4 Love,” and the delicious earworm that was “I Wanna Sex You Up.” Who could resist a chance to see them back together again, right here in our glorious Bay Area? Not me! I’m not usually one to pass up such opportunities for fun nights out. ![]() They made a cameo appearance as themselves on a 1992 episode of Beverly Hills, 90210.Color Me Badd “2.0” (L to R: Corey Cross, Kevin Thornton & Mark Calderon) Their songs have been featured in movies and on television programs including New Jack City, Mo' Money, No Strings Attached and Glee. They were nominated for two Grammy Awards, won two Soul Train Music Awards and one American Music Award, and were nominated for five others. As of 2016, they operate as a trio with Abrams, Calderon and Adam Emil.īest known for their singles "I Wanna Sex You Up", "I Adore Mi Amor" and "All 4 Love", the group has sold over 12 million records worldwide, had two number 1 hit singles, nine Top 40 hits and a triple-platinum album. They formed in 1985 and broke up in 1998 before reuniting in 2010, with various lineups since. The original members of the group were lead singer Tim “Slick” Huggins (later left the group to join the Army), Bryan Abrams (born November 16, 1969), second tenor Mark Calderon (born September 27, 1970), second tenor Sam Watters (born July 23, 1970) and baritone Kevin Thornton (born June 17, 1969). Color Me Badd is an American contemporary R&B group that was formed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. ![]()
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