Stan's first flight toward fame came in 1974, when he moved from his native Chicago to East St. Louis, Illinois, and joined the soul group The Sharpees. A year later, his band became Shirley Brown's own and Stan sometimes sang backup for the hitmaking soul diva. In 1976, Stan returned to Chicago and worked the city's vast nightclub circuit, which turned out to be a "pretty good" life, Stan recalled. His acclaim grew and, for two years running, he captured the important Chicago Music Award (in 1982 and 1983) for Best Male R & B Vocalist. By 1986, however, the thrill was gone. "I became disenchanted with the business…and joined a music ministry known as 'The Company' in Chicago," Stan said. By 1992, he was composing and returned to East St. Louis to team up with Gus Thorton to write several songs, which were released on Stan's own Stand Up label. "They're very good songs, but unfortunately I had no distribution," he said.

Then, in the mid-1990s, he signed with a new label "that I thought was a record company, but it actually was a record store. The results were pretty negative." In 1995 and 1996, he was performing on tour as the opening act for Cicero Blake, while also serving as Blake's driver and valet. Interestingly, that is the same way blues giant Bobby "Blue" Bland came up, working for lifelong friend and blues king B.B. King. At the same time, Stan continued songwriting.

In 1997, fate took him to Malaco Records. Composer William Payton, who had co-penned Tyrone Davis' 1997 hit single Freak on Malaco, introduced him to Tommy Couch Sr. for a fifteen minute meeting. Tommy agreed to hear Stan's demo tape "and fifteen minutes ended up being hours-and Mr. Couch signed me to his label!" Stan recalled.

The year 2004 saw a resurgence of sorts for Stan. He became the CEO on a project with “Double Duo Records” and obtained a worldwide distribution deal. His current project “Steppin Out” is being co-produced by former lead singer of Public Announcement “Ace” and Super-Producer “Earl Powell” of Entone Recording. The year 2005 looks to be very promising for Veteran Soul Singer Stan Mosley, Currently on a World Wide Tour as the opening act for The Legendary Soul Group “The Chi-Lites”. Stan will be celebrating 35 Years of performing.

Interview with Stan Mosley...

- When is your birthday ? My birthday is May 6th. - What did you grow up listening to? I grew up listeing to Motown artist, Stax, Chess, and a lot of Gospel. - What is your musical background like? I started with gospel singing in church. - Who has been your biggest inspiration in music? My idols have been Wilson Pickett, Bobby Womack, Al Green, Marvin Junior of The Dells, and Teddy Pendergrass - When did you start as a professional? I turned pro in 1969 thats when I first got paid. - Please tell me about the Sharpees. The Sharpees consisted of Vernon Guy, Stacey Johson, and Herbert Reed along with guitarist Benny Sharp. Vernon Guy was my best friend in my stay in East St Louis, he died 3 years ago from heart failure, Stacey Johnson to my knowledge is still in St Louis Mo, Herbert Reed was gunned down some years ago, and Benny Sharp is a minister in East St Louis IL, the best music from me has'nt been done yet. - Let's talk about your first record Standing Tall. What was your conception and your impression?   My first record tittled Standing Tall was a work of total love, Gus Thornton of East St Louis and myself wrote the songs, he did the music and I the lyrics. - Please tell me about your Steppin Out album, the concept behind the idea and your impressions. Steppin Out was written by myself along with producer Earl Powell, Alvin (Ace) Watkins, Floyd Hamberlin Jr, right here in Chicago, it was a wonderful oppourtunity to work with these guys who allowed me to be me, without all the screaming and hollering, Theresa Davis and Diane Madison did remarkable background vocals also. - Have you ever had a memory in your career than you can't forget? 3 years ago while my mother was hospitalized with a terminal illness Ko ko Taylor and her daughter Cookie went to visit her several times, they did'nt know my mom but I had performed at Ko Ko's niteclub several times and she enjoyed me, she told my mother before she passed that she could be proud of her son because I was a good entertainer and person, it made my mom a celebrity in the hospital and it also made her very proud of me,Thank you Ko Ko and Cookie, I'll be forever grateful. - Are there artists or producers you would like to collaborate with? I'd love to work with Gamble & Huff if they'd be willing. - Would you like to say something to your fans? Thanks to everyone that has had the experience of hearing my work, I greatly appreciate all that have enjoyed it, even those that don't like it. God has been wonderful to me in all of my endeavors and my life, I can't do anything without Him. PEACE

Discography

Standing Tall Stand Up 1995 Standing Tall Butler's Record TPA- BR 1001 Together Forever Give Me a Chance Thank You (Inst.) Thank You 1995 Soul Singer Malaco MCD 7490 Don't make me creep Why can't you love me Don't knock my love I can't wait to get you alone Makes you wanna cry Hit or quit it Rock me This time I'm gonna be sweeter I got your back Little bit of something 1998 Souled Out Malaco MCD 7498 He's a soulman We be keepin' it real Anybody seen my boo Payback is a mutha I'm not the man I used to be Ain't no woman I just wanna thank you Don't walk out 2000 Do Right Malaco MCD 7509 No mistake Kiss and tell Perfect timing Do right man Jealous I can't stop lovin' you Pretty lady do you wanna dance Can I get freaky with you Middle man Your wife is my woman You bring out the dog in me How would you like it tonight 2002 Good Stuff Mardi Gras MG 1072 Good stuff Juke point If I were your man Beat down Til the cops come knockin' Ladies night Rockin' slide Let's get it on Do me Sprung 2003 Steppin' Out Double Duo  no# Let's fall in love Dance floor Together 4 ever I want you This love has power Can we work it out Give me a chance you gonna make me cheat Thank you God is alive 2005

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