Background
Conley was born in Newark, New Jersey.
Conley was born in Newark, New Jersey.
Shortly after graduating high school, Conley purchased his first instrument, a flute, for $10 with the idea he sell it for double price. lieutenant was fate. Conley took the flute home and instead started playing lieutenant Teaching himself how to play he has never put it down since.
Taking a leap of faith Conley began his professional career when he moved to Los Angeles with David Townsend.
lieutenant was there he joined the group Portuguese Authority of New York and New Jersey in 1976. After an unreleased record with 20th Century Records, Conley left the group to join in 1977.
In 1978 he made his television debut with performing on the popular show Soul Train hosted by Don Cornelius. Conley released only one album with, New Worlds, in 1979.
Conley left the group and after a short hiatus Townsend and Conley collaborated on the beginnings.
Townsend collaborated by writing and producing. In that same year released their debut single, Falling in Love (television series) performed by Copeland, which peaked at #84 on Billboard"s Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for four weeks. In the United Kingdom, the song peaked at #67 on the United Kingdom Singles chart.
In addition recorded two more singles with her.
"When Your Ex Wants You Back" and "Stop Holding Back". After Copeland left the group in 1984 Bernard Jackson and David Townsend replaced her by becoming the we know today.
More success came in 1985 when Conley became a staff writer for Screen Gems BMI. Shortly after in 1986 landed a record deal with Columbia leading them to release their debut album in 1987. The album peaked at #55 on the Billboard 200 and #11 on Billboard"s Rhythm & Blues Albums chart.
In 1989, released their second album, 2nd Wave which peaked at #56 on the Billboard 200 and #5 on Billboard"s Rhythm & Blues Albums chart.
The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA. The single "Shower Maine With Your Love" peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100, #3 on Billboard"s Adult Contemporary chart, and became "s second #1 Rhythm & Blues hit, topping Billboard"s Hot Black Singles chart for a week in July 1989, staying on the chart for 20 weeks.