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While working as a receptionist at an ] real estate office she met married banker/contractor George L. Smith.<!--- Although Smith was still married the two began an affair. Smith's wife Darlene was dying of terminal cancer. <ref>http://thegrid10.com/source-reveals-pebbles-has-3-kids-former-cocaine-habit-and-more </ref>---> After Smith's wife died of cancer, the two married in 1985. George and his sixteen year old daughter Jennifer; Perri and her two year old daughter Ashley made their home in ]<ref name="people"/>. While working as a receptionist at an ] real estate office she met married banker/contractor George L. Smith.<!--- Although Smith was still married the two began an affair. Smith's wife Darlene was dying of terminal cancer. <ref>http://thegrid10.com/source-reveals-pebbles-has-3-kids-former-cocaine-habit-and-more </ref>---> After Smith's wife died of cancer, the two married in 1985. George and his sixteen year old daughter Jennifer; Perri and her two year old daughter Ashley made their home in ]<ref name="people"/>.


==Early Career== ==Musical Career==
===Early Career===
Pebbles got her start in the early 1980s as a ] for the percussionist/band leader Bill Summers and the funk outfit ], co-writing one of the latter band's singles, "Body Lovers"<ref>http://www.discogs.com/Con-Funk-Shun-Body-Lovers/release/2088370</ref>. Pebbles got her start in the early 1980s as a ] for the percussionist/band leader Bill Summers and the funk outfit ], co-writing one of the latter band's singles, "Body Lovers"<ref>http://www.discogs.com/Con-Funk-Shun-Body-Lovers/release/2088370</ref>.


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Pebbles recorded several hit singles on her own during the late 1980s and early 1990s (including ("]" and "]") and also sang background vocals on ]'s album '']'' in 1988. Pebbles recorded several hit singles on her own during the late 1980s and early 1990s (including ("]" and "]") and also sang background vocals on ]'s album '']'' in 1988.


==Pebbitone and TLC== ===Pebbitone and TLC===
In 1989, Pebbles formed the ]-based production company Pebbitone and founded her own record label, ]. She discovered and developed the Atlanta-based hip-hop/dance trio ] (comprised of members ], ], and ]). Guiding TLC's career --and serving as their manager, producer, director, marketing chief, and image maker-- TLC released the 1992 quintuple-platinum debut album '']''. In 1994, TLC released '']'', which sold an unprecedented thirteen million albums and garnered the group a ]. In 1989, Pebbles formed the ]-based production company Pebbitone and founded her own record label, ]. She discovered and developed the Atlanta-based hip-hop/dance trio ] (comprised of members ], ], and ]). Guiding TLC's career --and serving as their manager, producer, director, marketing chief, and image maker-- TLC released the 1992 quintuple-platinum debut album '']''. In 1994, TLC released '']'', which sold an unprecedented thirteen million albums and garnered the group a ].


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In 2008, after a 13-year music hiatus, Reid released her fourth album, ''Prophetic Flows Vol I & II'', which peaked at #12 on the Billboard Gospel Album Chart <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pebbles2day.com/about-Pebbles.php |work=Pebbles 2Day website |title=Welcome to Pebbles 2 Day, the official site for the latest new and updates about Pebbles |deadurl=no |accessdate=2012-07-10}}</ref>. In 2008, after a 13-year music hiatus, Reid released her fourth album, ''Prophetic Flows Vol I & II'', which peaked at #12 on the Billboard Gospel Album Chart <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pebbles2day.com/about-Pebbles.php |work=Pebbles 2Day website |title=Welcome to Pebbles 2 Day, the official site for the latest new and updates about Pebbles |deadurl=no |accessdate=2012-07-10}}</ref>.


In February 2011, Pebbles was named the executive producer/host of ]'s national R&B search.<ref name=CA-Birth /> In February 2011, Pebbles was named the executive producer/host of ]'s national R&B search.<ref>http://crossroadsnews.com/news/2011/jul/22/lithonia-singer-wins-essence-rb-star-search/</ref>.


==Discography== ==Personal Life==
Pebbles was married to '' Smith Engineering & Contract Services'' exexcutive George L. Smith from 1985 to 1990. The marriage caused scandal in the ] community as Pebbles was dating Smith while he was still married and caring for his wife Darlene, who was dying of terminal cancer.


In 1989, Pebbles married ], who co-founded ] with ] that same year. Their son Aaron Alexander was born in November 1989. They divorced in 1996.

In 2000 she married former ] playter ] <ref>http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2245&dat=20000927&id=S6tAAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7yAGAAAAIBAJ&pg=5188,3914825 Perri Reid, Otix Nixon to Marry In Bahamas</ref>. They divorced in 2004.

On August 25, 2012, she married Excel Sharrieff, an entertainment lawyer in Beverly Hills <ref>http://www.omnilexica.com/?q=perri+%22pebbles%22+reid Excel Sharrieff</ref>.
==Discography==
===Studio albums=== ===Studio albums===
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Perri "Pebbles" Reid
PebblesPebbles
Background information
Birth namePerri Arlette McKissack Perri McKissack
Born1963 or 1964 (age 60–61) or 1964 (age 59–60) or (1965-08-29) August 29, 1965 (age 59) or (1966-11-06) November 6, 1966 (age 58)
Oakland, California, United States
OriginOakland, California, United States
GenresDance-pop, R&B, new jack swing, urban contemporary, freestyle
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active1983–1995; 2008-
LabelsMCA (1986–1996), Pebbitone, Inc 1997-Present
Musical artist

Perri Reid (born Perri Arlette McKissack ), best known by her former stage name, Pebbles, is an American dance-pop and urban contemporary singer-songwriter. She is currently an Atlanta based minister named Sister Perri.

Early life

Pebbles is one of four children. Her divorced mother raised her family on he income of a waitress and housekeeper.

At just sixteen years old she landed a production deal with a local musician. But within months she derailed her career by becoming pregnant. She married the father, and their daughter Ashley Victoria Winzer was born on January 23, 1983. After just one year the couple divorced.

While working as a receptionist at an Oakland, California real estate office she met married banker/contractor George L. Smith. After Smith's wife died of cancer, the two married in 1985. George and his sixteen year old daughter Jennifer; Perri and her two year old daughter Ashley made their home in San Francisco.

Musical Career

Early Career

Pebbles got her start in the early 1980s as a backing vocalist for the percussionist/band leader Bill Summers and the funk outfit Con Funk Shun, co-writing one of the latter band's singles, "Body Lovers".

Her boss George L.Smith bankrolled her career by putting up $80,000 for her demo tape and music video to Mercedes Boy.

Pebbles recorded several hit singles on her own during the late 1980s and early 1990s (including ("Girlfriend" and "Mercedes Boy") and also sang background vocals on Paula Abdul's album Forever Your Girl in 1988.

Pebbitone and TLC

In 1989, Pebbles formed the Atlanta-based production company Pebbitone and founded her own record label, Savvy Records. She discovered and developed the Atlanta-based hip-hop/dance trio TLC (comprised of members Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas, and Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes). Guiding TLC's career --and serving as their manager, producer, director, marketing chief, and image maker-- TLC released the 1992 quintuple-platinum debut album Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip. In 1994, TLC released CrazySexyCool, which sold an unprecedented thirteen million albums and garnered the group a Grammy for Best R&B Album.

Eventually, tensions arose between Pebbles and TLC, and the group filed for bankruptcy amid claims that Pebbles was mismanaging their money. Pebbles denied these claims, and Pebbitone and TLC eventually parted ways. Her then-husband L.A. Reid later said: "TLC wanted Pebbitone out of their lives, and the only way they could get out was to file bankruptcy". Reid claimed that the dispute was "one of the breaking points in my marriage". The dispute with TLC and the disintegration of her marriage led Pebbles to leave the secular music industry altogether.

Religious Conversion

In 1997, Pebbles underwent a religious conversion. Under her new stage name "Sister Perri", she founded WOGCL (Women of God Changing Lives) Ministries. As an ordained minister, she now preaches and ministers through song.

In 2008, after a 13-year music hiatus, Reid released her fourth album, Prophetic Flows Vol I & II, which peaked at #12 on the Billboard Gospel Album Chart .

In February 2011, Pebbles was named the executive producer/host of Essence's national R&B search..

Personal Life

Pebbles was married to Smith Engineering & Contract Services exexcutive George L. Smith from 1985 to 1990. The marriage caused scandal in the Danville, California community as Pebbles was dating Smith while he was still married and caring for his wife Darlene, who was dying of terminal cancer.

In 1989, Pebbles married Antonio "L.A." Reid, who co-founded LaFace Records with Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds that same year. Their son Aaron Alexander was born in November 1989. They divorced in 1996.

In 2000 she married former MLB playter Otis Nixon . They divorced in 2004.

On August 25, 2012, she married Excel Sharrieff, an entertainment lawyer in Beverly Hills .

Discography

Studio albums

Year Album Peak chart positions Certifications
(sales threshold) 		Record label
US
 US
R&B
 US
Gos
 CAN
 JPN
 NLD
 UK
1987 Pebbles 14 5 — 43 — 56 56
  • US: Platinum
MCA
1990 Always 37 12 — 68 — — —
  • US: Gold
1995 Straight from My Heart 146 43 — — 83 — —
2008 Prophetic Flows Vol. I & II — — 12 — — — — Angel Child
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
  • Album credited to Sister Perri.

Compilation albums

  • Greatest Hits (2000, Hip-O)

Singles

As main performer

Year Single Peak chart positions Album
US
 US
R&B
 US
Dan
 US
A/C
 AUS
 BEL
 CAN
 GER
 IRE
 NLD
 NZ
 SWI
 UK
1987 "Girlfriend" 5 1 24 — 86 23 17 14 9 23 22 13 8 Pebbles
1988 "Mercedes Boy" 2 1 2 — — — 14 — — 39 50 — 42
"Take Your Time" — 3 — — — — — — — — — — —
"Do Me Right" — 67 — — — — — — — — — — —
1990 "Giving You the Benefit" 4 1 10 — 48 — 32 — — 32 26 — 73 Always
"Love Makes Things Happen" (with Babyface) 13 1 — 24 — — 91 — — — — — —
1991 "Backyard" (with Salt-n-Pepa) 73 4 — — — — — — — — — — —
"Always" — 13 — — — — — — — — — — —
1995 "Are You Ready?" — 38 — — — — — — — — — — — Straight from My Heart
2008 "Let Freedom Reign" — — — — — — — — — — — — — Prophetic Flows Vol. I & II
"Healing Waters" — — — — — — — — — — — — — Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
  • Single credited to Sister Perri.

As featured performer

Year Title Artist Peak positions Album
US
 US
R&B
1995 "Freedom (Theme from Panther)" Various Artists 45 18 Panther

References

  1. ^ "No Neanderthal, Pebbles Is Now a Yabba-Dabba-Do Pop Success". People (magazine). Oct 3 1988. Retrieved Nov 23, 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ AllMusic, "Pebbles". Accessed October 19, 2013.
  3. http://books.google.com/books?id=fjkDAAAAMBAJ&printsec=frontcover#v=snippet&q=37%20-page&f=false
  4. Gregory, Hugh. Soul Music A - Z, p 235. Da Capo Press, 1995.
  5. Warner, Jay. On This Day in Black Music History, p 243. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2006.
  6. Modkins, Stephanie (Oct 29, 2013). "Dirty Dog Diaries: 8 Facts About Perri "Pebbles" Sharrieff". Yahoo. Retrieved Nov 23, 2013.
  7. http://www.discogs.com/Con-Funk-Shun-Body-Lovers/release/2088370
  8. Tannenbaum, Rob. "L.A. Comes to New York". New York. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
  9. "'Sister Perri' The Preacher Formerly Known As Pebbles". Ebony. 2000.
  10. "Welcome to Pebbles 2 Day, the official site for the latest new and updates about Pebbles". Pebbles 2Day website. Retrieved 2012-07-10. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. http://crossroadsnews.com/news/2011/jul/22/lithonia-singer-wins-essence-rb-star-search/
  12. http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2245&dat=20000927&id=S6tAAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7yAGAAAAIBAJ&pg=5188,3914825 Perri Reid, Otix Nixon to Marry In Bahamas
  13. http://www.omnilexica.com/?q=perri+%22pebbles%22+reid Excel Sharrieff
  14. ^ "US Album Charts > Pebbles". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-04-21. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  15. ^ "CAN Charts > Pebbles". RPM. Retrieved 2012-04-21. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  16. "JPN Charts > Pebbles". Oricon. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
  17. ^ "NLD Charts > Pebbles". MegaCharts. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
  18. ^ "UK Charts > Pebbles". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2012-04-22.
  19. ^ "US Certifications > Pebbles". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
  20. ^ "US Singles Charts > Pebbles". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-04-21. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  21. David Kent (1993). Australian Charts Book 1970—1992. Australian Chart Book Pty Ltd, Turramurra, N.S.W. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  22. "BEL Charts > Pebbles". VRT Top 30. Retrieved 2012-04-22.
  23. "GER Charts > Pebbles". Media Control Charts. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
  24. "IRE Charts Search > Pebbles". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
  25. "NZ Charts > Pebbles". Recording Industry Association of New Zealand. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
  26. "SWI Charts > Pebbles". Swiss Music Charts. Retrieved 2012-04-21.

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