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Perri Arlette Reid (née McKissack; August 29, 1964), known professionally as the recording artist Pebbles, is an American singer-songwriter, businesswoman, pastor, record producer, and music executive.
“Music, artist developing, and helping people is a lifetime chosen calling for me,” says Perri Pebbles Reid, who fulfilled a childhood dream through her God-given talent to become an international pop/R&B sensation. Pebbles’ influence as a Renaissance—manager, producer, songwriter, director, and image maker—is still being felt today.
Written and produced by L.A. Reid and Babyface, "Girlfriend" was released as the album's lead single on October 26, 1987, by record label MCA. The song charted in several countries, peaking at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reaching the top 10 in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
After a brief singing career of her own, Perri ‘Pebbles’ Reid broke new ground as a music executive and high-profile manager for the band TLC. But in 1995, the band accused Pebbles of cheating them out of millions of dollars and forcing the group into bankruptcy.
Perri Arlette Reid, known professionally as the recording artist Pebbles, is an American singer-songwriter, businesswoman, pastor, record producer, and music executive. Reid is known for her hit songs during the late 1980s and early 1990s such as "Girlfriend" (1987), "Mercedes Boy" (1988), "Giving You the Benefit" (1990), "Love Makes Things ...
Pebbles Artistfacts. In 1987, Perri "Pebbles" Reid scored her first breakthrough hit with her self-titled album, Pebbles, for MCA Records. The songs "Girlfriend" and "Mercedes Boy" became top 5 smashes on both the pop and R&B charts. The videos for the singles also played in heavy rotation on MTV, VH1, and BET.
Pebbles. More images. Real Name: Perri Arlette McKissack. Profile: Soul singer - songwriter - producer - manager Cousin of R&B singer Cherrelle. Formerly married to Businessman George L. Smith and Producer/Record Executive L.A. Reid . Date of Birth: August 29, 1964 in Oakland, California/U.S.
