Throwback Vid: Starpoint - 'Object Of My Desire' (1985)

Starpoint was an R&B band from Maryland, USA that began recording in the 1980s, releasing a string of R&B hit singles. Their 1985 single "Object of My Desire", released on the Elektra label, reached #25 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #7 on the U.S. Dance Sales Chart.

"Object of My Desire" off the Restless album peeked to the #7 position on the U.S. charts in 1985.

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Later in 1985, while the band was on tour and at the peak of their success, Renée Diggs (lead singer) was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. While touring became more of a challenge for the band at this point, Diggs was determined to continue touring and recording with the band and living up to her potential.
She remained with the band and persevered without sacrificing any of her exuberant stage presence.
In 1987, the band released their next album, Sensational. While the single "He Wants My Body" became the band's third top-ten hit on the R&B chart, it barely made a dent on the pop charts, and the overall success of the album paled in comparison to its predecessor. The band released two more albums before eventually breaking up in 1990.

After the break-up of the band, Renee created the Renée Diggs Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis, to help bring attention to the disease. Renée Diggs died (March 18, 2005) at the age of 50, due to a heart condition.

Fellow band member (guitarist) and who was romantically involved with Renee for years - Ernesto Phillips died on March 25, 2004, as the result of a stroke. The Ernesto Phillips Scholarship for Talented Youth was established in his memory and as a tribute to his efforts in helping younger children to realize their ambitions of becoming musicians.

R.I.P.