Hot Chocolate

Hot Chocolate were an English soul-funk band from London that launched a 16-year string of singles on RAK in 1970. As an album act, the band released nine studio LPs on the label between 1974 and 1987.

Members: Patrick Olive (congas, bass), Errol Brown (lead vocals, 1968-86), Larry Ferguson (keyboards, vocals, 1968-86), Tony Wilson (bass, 1968-75), Ian King (drums, 1968-73), Franklyn De Allie (guitar, 1968-70), Harvey Hinsley (guitar, vocals, 1970-86, 1992-present), Tony Connor (drums, 1973-86, 1992-present), Steve “Beast” Ansell (keyboards, guitar, 1992–present), Andy Smith (keyboards, vocals, 1992–present), Greg Bannis (lead vocals, 1992–2010), Willy Dowling (keyboards, vocals, 1992–94), Steve Matthews (keyboards, vocals, 1992–94), Kennie Simon (lead vocals, 2010–present)

Discography:

• Cicero Park (1974)
• Hot Chocolate (1975)
• Man to Man (1976)
• Every 1’s a Winner (1978)
• Going Through the Motions (1979)
• Class (1980)
• Mystery (1982)
• Love Shot (1983)
• 2001 (1987)