The Lost Generation (band)
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Defunct | 1974 |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois , United States |
| Products | Soul music recordings |
The Lost Generation was a soul ensemble originating from Chicago, Illinois, active between 1969 and 1974.
The group was established soon after Jesse Dean completed his military duty, comprising members Lowrell Simon and Fred Simon (who were siblings), along with Jesse Dean, Leslie Dean, and Larry Brownlee. Early in their career, Gus Redmond, a childhood acquaintance of Lowrell Simon and then head of promotions at Brunswick Records, arranged recording sessions with producer Carl Davis. Their track "The Sly, Slick and the Wicked" achieved commercial success in the United States, generating sufficient revenue for Brunswick Records to acquire its parent label, Decca Records, in 1970. The title of the single drew inspiration from the movie The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
Before parting ways in 1974, the band produced several more successful songs. Following the group's dissolution, Brownlee and Fred Simon became members of Mystique. Lowrell Simon went on to build a notable career as a songwriter and solo artist during the late 1970s. Larry Brownlee passed away in 1978, while Lowrell Simon died in 2018 due to health issues. Presently, Fred Simon contributes bass vocals for The Chi-Lites.
Members
- Lowrell Simon (previously with The Vondells; deceased 2018)
- Fred Simon
- Jesse Dean
- Larry Brownlee (formerly part of The C.O.D.s; deceased 1978)
- Leslie Dean
Albums
- The Sly, Slick and the Wicked (Brunswick Records, 1970)
- The Young, Tough and Terrible (Brunswick Records, 1972)
Singles
- "The Sly, Slick and the Wicked" (1970) US #30, US R&B #14
- "Wait a Minute" (1970) US R&B #25
- "Someday" (1971) US R&B #48
- "Talking the Teenage Language" (1971) US R&B #35
- "Your Mission (If You Decide to Accept It) Part I" (1974) US R&B #65