Chapter 8 (band)

Chapter 8
OriginDetroit, Michigan
GenresDetroit soul
Years active1970s-1980s
LabelsAriola
Beverly Glen
Capitol
MembersDerek Dirckson
Michael J.Powell
Gerald Lyles
David Washington
Van Cephus
Gary Bubash
Courtlen Hale
Scott Guthre
Alan Nance
Valerie Pinkston
Past membersAnita Baker
Vernon Fails
Martin V. Stuart

Chapter 8 was a Detroit soul group of the 1970s and 1980s formed by Derek Dirckson, Michael J. Powell and David Washington. Anita Baker was featured as lead vocalist on their first, self-titled album on Ariola in 1979, produced by Michael and Derek. [citation needed]