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	\|birth_name =		\|birth_name = Perri Arnette McKissack
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⚫	'''Perri A. Reid''', formerly known as '''Pebbles''', is an American ] and ] ~~recording artist and~~ songwriter.

⚫	==Early career==
⚫	"Pebbles", a childhood nickname, had an early brush with industry success in the early 1980s as a backup singer for percussionist/band leader ] and the funk outfit ], having cowritten "Body of Lover". In 1987, she released ''Pebbles'', a self-titled solo debut for ]. ''Pebbles'' went platinum and featured the ~~singles~~ "]" and "]", both ~~reached~~ ~~the~~ ~~top~~ 5 on ~~the~~ ] ~~and~~ #1 on ].

⚫	In 1990, Pebbles released her second album, '']'', which included the Top Five hit "]", as well as "Always" and "]". The latter song, featuring Babyface, was a Top 20 Pop & R&B hit. Her third album, ], was released in 1995 and featured collaborations with ], Kyle West, and ]. In 2000, ] released Pebbles' greatest-hits collection.{{citation needed\|date=February 2013}}

⚫	==Pebbitone and TLC==
⚫	In 1989, Pebbles formed the ]-based production company Pebbitone, which discovered and developed the R&B trio ]. Under her guidance as a producer, director, marketing chief, and image maker, TLC released the 1992 quintuple-platinum debut album '']'', featuring the Top 10 hits "Baby, Baby, Baby", "]", and "]". In 1994, TLC released '']'', which sold an unprecedented thirteen million albums and garnered the group a Grammy for Best R&B Album.{{citation needed\|date=February 2013}}

⚫	Eventually, tensions arose between Pebbles and TLC, and the group filed for bankruptcy amid claims that Pebbles was mismanaging their money.<ref>{{cite web\|last=Tannenbaum\|first=Rob\|title=L.A. Comes to New York\|url=http://nymag.com/nymetro/arts/music/features/4318/index2.html\|work=New York\|accessdate=2011-07-07}}</ref> Pebbles denied these claims, and Pebbitone and TLC eventually parted ways. Her then-husband ] 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.{{citation needed\|date=February 2013}}

⚫	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.<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'>~~{{Citation~~
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		⚫	'''Perri A. Reid''' (born '''Perri Arnette McKissack'''; August 29, 1964), formerly known as '''Pebbles''', is an American ] and ] ]-].{{citation needed\|date=February 2013}}

		⚫	==Early career==
		⚫	"Pebbles", a childhood nickname, had an early brush with industry success in the early 1980s as a backup singer for percussionist/band leader ] and the funk outfit ], having cowritten "Body of Lover", one of that band's biggest hits. In 1987, she released ''Pebbles'', a self-titled solo debut for ]. ''Pebbles'' went platinum-plus and featured the hits "]" and "]", both Top Five Pop and #1 R&B hits. The videos for both songs, featuring Pebbles’ signature modern glam style, were in heavy rotation on ], ], and ].{{citation needed\|date=February 2013}}

			Pebbles also sang background vocals on ]'s debut album '']'' in 1988.{{citation needed\|date=February 2013}}

		⚫	In 1990, Pebbles released her second album, '']'', which included the Top Five hit "]", as well as "Always" and "]". The latter song, featuring Babyface, was a Top 20 Pop & R&B hit. Her third album, ], was released in 1995 and featured collaborations with ], Kyle West, and ]. In 2000, ] released Pebbles' greatest-hits collection.{{citation needed\|date=February 2013}}

			Combined, Pebbles has sold more than six million albums worldwide, receiving a Grammy nomination and numerous songwriting and performance awards.{{citation needed\|date=February 2013}}

		⚫	==Pebbitone and TLC==
		⚫	In 1989, Pebbles formed the ]-based production company Pebbitone, which discovered and developed the R&B trio ]. Under her guidance as a producer, director, marketing chief, and image maker, TLC released the 1992 quintuple-platinum debut album '']'', featuring the Top 10 hits "Baby, Baby, Baby", "]", and "]". In 1994, TLC released '']'', which sold an unprecedented thirteen million albums and garnered the group a Grammy for Best R&B Album.{{citation needed\|date=February 2013}}

		⚫	Eventually, tensions arose between Pebbles and TLC, and the group filed for bankruptcy amid claims that Pebbles was mismanaging their money.<ref>{{cite web\|last=Tannenbaum\|first=Rob\|title=L.A. Comes to New York\|url=http://nymag.com/nymetro/arts/music/features/4318/index2.html\|work=New York\|accessdate=2011-07-07}}</ref> Pebbles denied these claims, and Pebbitone and TLC eventually parted ways. Her then-husband ] 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.{{citation needed\|date=February 2013}}

		⚫	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.<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 />

		⚫	==Personal Life==
	She is portrayed by actress ] in the upcoming ] ] of music group ] in the telefilm, '']'' (2013).
			Pebbles was married to '' Smith Engineering & Contract Services'' exexcutive George L. Smith from 1983 to 1990, and they had a daughter, Ashley Victoria Smith(also known as Ashley Winzer and Ashley Reid) on January 29, 1983. 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.
⚫	==Personal ~~life~~==

	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 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 ] ~~player~~ ].<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.		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>		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>.

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Perri "Pebbles" Reid
Birth name	Perri Arnette McKissack
Born	(1964-08-29) August 29, 1964 (age 60) San Francisco, California, United States
Origin	Oakland, California, United States
Genres	Dance-pop, R&B, new jack swing, urban contemporary, freestyle
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
Years active	1983–2008
Labels	MCA (1986–1996), Pebbitone, Inc 1997-Present

Musical artist

Perri A. Reid (born Perri Arnette McKissack; August 29, 1964), formerly known as Pebbles, is an American dance-pop and urban contemporary singer-songwriter.

Early career

"Pebbles", a childhood nickname, had an early brush with industry success in the early 1980s as a backup singer for percussionist/band leader Bill Summers and the funk outfit Con Funk Shun, having cowritten "Body of Lover", one of that band's biggest hits. In 1987, she released Pebbles, a self-titled solo debut for MCA Records. Pebbles went platinum-plus and featured the hits "Girlfriend" and "Mercedes Boy", both Top Five Pop and #1 R&B hits. The videos for both songs, featuring Pebbles’ signature modern glam style, were in heavy rotation on MTV, VH1, and BET.

Pebbles also sang background vocals on Paula Abdul's debut album Forever Your Girl in 1988.

In 1990, Pebbles released her second album, Always, which included the Top Five hit "Giving You the Benefit", as well as "Always" and "Love Makes Things Happen". The latter song, featuring Babyface, was a Top 20 Pop & R&B hit. Her third album, Straight from My Heart, was released in 1995 and featured collaborations with Sean Combs, Kyle West, and Organized Noize. In 2000, Hip-O Records released Pebbles' greatest-hits collection.

Combined, Pebbles has sold more than six million albums worldwide, receiving a Grammy nomination and numerous songwriting and performance awards.

Pebbitone and TLC

In 1989, Pebbles formed the Atlanta-based production company Pebbitone, which discovered and developed the R&B trio TLC. Under her guidance as a producer, director, marketing chief, and image maker, TLC released the 1992 quintuple-platinum debut album Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip, featuring the Top 10 hits "Baby, Baby, Baby", "Ain't Too Proud to Beg", and "What About Your Friends". 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.

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 1983 to 1990, and they had a daughter, Ashley Victoria Smith(also known as Ashley Winzer and Ashley Reid) on January 29, 1983. 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
Year	Album	US	US R&B	US Gos	CAN	JPN	NLD	UK	Certifications (sales threshold)	Record label
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
Year	Single	US	US R&B	US Dan	US A/C	AUS	BEL	CAN	GER	IRE	NLD	NZ	SWI	UK	Album
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
1990	"Love Makes Things Happen" (with Babyface)	13	1	—	24	—	—	91	—	—	—	—	—	—
1991	"Backyard" (with Salt-n-Pepa)	73	4	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1991	"Always"	—	13	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1995	"Are You Ready?"	—	38	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Straight from My Heart
2008	"Let Freedom Reign"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Prophetic Flows Vol. I & II
2008	"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
Year	Title	Artist	US	US R&B	Album
1995	"Freedom (Theme from Panther)"	Various Artists	45	18	Panther

References

^ California Birth Index, 1905-1995 , Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2005 {{citation}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameters: |laydate=, |coauthors=, |editorn-link=, |nopp=, |separator=, |laysummary=, |month=, |editorn-first=, |doi_inactivedate=, |chapterurl=, |editorn=, |author-separator=, |lastauthoramp=, and |editorn-last= (help)
Tannenbaum, Rob. "L.A. Comes to New York". New York. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
"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)
http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2245&dat=20000927&id=S6tAAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7yAGAAAAIBAJ&pg=5188,3914825 Perri Reid, Otix Nixon to Marry In Bahamas
http://www.omnilexica.com/?q=perri+%22pebbles%22+reid Excel Sharrieff
^ "US Album Charts > Pebbles". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-04-21. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
^ "CAN Charts > Pebbles". RPM. Retrieved 2012-04-21. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
"JPN Charts > Pebbles". Oricon. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
^ "NLD Charts > Pebbles". MegaCharts. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
^ "UK Charts > Pebbles". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2012-04-22.
^ "US Certifications > Pebbles". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
^ "US Singles Charts > Pebbles". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-04-21. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
David Kent (1993). Australian Charts Book 1970—1992. Australian Chart Book Pty Ltd, Turramurra, N.S.W. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
"BEL Charts > Pebbles". VRT Top 30. Retrieved 2012-04-22.
"GER Charts > Pebbles". Media Control Charts. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
"IRE Charts Search > Pebbles". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
"NZ Charts > Pebbles". Recording Industry Association of New Zealand. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
"SWI Charts > Pebbles". Swiss Music Charts. Retrieved 2012-04-21.

External links

v t e Pebbles
Studio albums	Pebbles (1987) Always (1990) Straight from My Heart (1995)
Singles	"Girlfriend" "Mercedes Boy" "Giving You the Benefit" "Love Makes Things Happen" "Backyard"
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