Five brothers from New Bedford, MA joined together to create one of the most memorable soul groups of the 70's and 80's. Many of their instantly recognizable international hits, such as "Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel" and "More Than A Woman" have become classics. The brothers, – Ralph, Tiny, Chubby, Butch and Pooch Tavares – originally called themselves "Chubby and the Turnpikes". Working the clubs in their native New England beginning in the late 60s, the brothers honed their harmonies, alternating lead vocals, when Capitol Records’ then-new black music division signed them. Their debut album "Check It Out", was issued in early 1974. The title track slow jam single went to No. 5 R&B on Billboard's charts in summer 1973. more ->