Editing The Stylistics (section)

===Later years===
[[File:The Stylistics at the Ford Amphitheater in Coney Island, 2019.jpg|250px|thumb|The Stylistics performing at [[Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island]] in 2019]]
In 1980, the group reunited with Thom Bell and signed with [[Philadelphia International Records]] subsidiary, TSOP Records. They released the single "[[Hurry Up This Way Again]]" in 1980 which was in the R&B Top 20 (peaking at No. 18). Both James Dunn and James Smith departed due to conflicts over the direction of the group; Dunn left before the recording of the album ''Hurry Up This Way Again'' (1980) and Smith after the recording of ''Closer Than Close'' in 1981.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Stylistics {{!}} Biography & History |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-stylistics-mn0000567624/biography |website=AllMusic |access-date=19 April 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Stylistics |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2131664/bio |website=IMDb |access-date=19 April 2021}}</ref><ref>Taylor, Marc (1996). A Touch of Classic Soul of the Early 1970s, Jamaica, N.Y., Aloiv Publications, {{ISBN|0-9652328-4-0}}</ref> Nevertheless, the group continued, recruiting new member Raymond Johnson, but Johnson departed in 1985, leaving the group as a [[trio (music)|trio]]. Love, Murrell, and Thompkins continued to [[concert tour|tour]] until 2000, when Thompkins, Jr. left the group.

In 2000, singer Eban Brown (formerly of the Delfonics, the Manhattans, and Ray, Goodman and Brown) replaced Thompkins as lead singer. That same year, tenor singer Van Fields, who had previously sung with the A Cappella group "A Perfect Blend", joined, enabling the Stylistics to grow from a trio back to a quartet. The group was featured live on the DVD ''The Stylistics Live at the Convocation Center'' (2006), as well as with other artists of the 1970s on the DVD, ''70s Soul Jam''.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Stylistics – In Concert 2005 (2005, DVD) |website=[[Discogs]] |url=https://www.discogs.com/The-Stylistics-In-Concert-2005/release/3468636 |access-date=19 April 2021 |language=en}}</ref>

In 2004, after having left the Stylistics in 2000, former lead singer Thompkins launched his own group called Russell Thompkins Jr, & the New Stylistics, returning with former member Johnson, plus James Ranton and Jonathan Buckson.<ref>{{cite web |title=The New Stylistics to Bring Classic Soul Sound to SOPAC Benefit Concert June 1 |url=https://www.tapinto.net/towns/soma/sections/arts-and-entertainment/articles/the-new-stylistics-to-bring-classic-soul-sound-to |website=TAPinto |access-date=19 April 2021 |language=en}}</ref> They were featured on the DVD ''Old School Soul Party Live!,'' which was part of the [[Public Broadcasting Service|PBS]] ''My Music'' series.<ref>{{cite web |title=Old School Soul Party Live [DVD] - Various Artists {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic |website=[[AllMusic]] |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/old-school-soul-party-live-dvd-mw0001441710 |access-date=19 April 2021 |language=en}}</ref> In 2010, they released an album entitled ''That Same Way'' by LAC Management.<ref>{{cite web |title=That Same Way - The Stylistics {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic |website=[[AllMusic]] |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/that-same-way-mw0002154459 |access-date=19 April 2021 |language=en}}</ref> In 2011, Fields departed from the group after 11 years, due to creative differences, and was replaced by singer Jason Sharp.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jason Sharp becomes newest member of the Stylistics |url=https://www.soultracks.com/story-jason-sharp-stylistics |website=SoulTracks - Soul Music Biographies, News and Reviews |access-date=19 April 2021 |language=en |date=26 May 2012}}</ref>

In January 2018, after 18 years with the Stylistics, Brown, who is also a jazz guitarist and composer, announced his departure to concentrate on his solo career. He since performed at venues in the States and overseas as a solo artist.<ref>{{cite web |title=EBAN BROWN (EX-THE STYLISTICS) |url=https://www.visithull.org/whatson/eban-brown-ex-the-stylistics/ |website=Visit Hull |access-date=19 April 2021}}</ref> Brown was initially replaced by Michael Muse, and after a few months, he was replaced by former [[The Temptations|Temptation]] Barrington "Bo" Henderson.<ref>{{cite web |title=Temptations alum Bo Harrington becomes new Stylistics lead singer |url=https://www.soultracks.com/story-stylistics-bo-henderson |website=SoulTracks - Soul Music Biographies, News and Reviews |access-date=19 April 2021 |language=en |date=26 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=<!--Not stated--> |title=Philadelphia Soul Group The Stylistics To Perform At M Resort Spa Casino, May 25 |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/las-vegas/article/Philadelphia-Soul-Group-The-Stylistics-To-Perform-At-M-Resort-Spa-Casino-May-25-20190412 |website=Broadway World |access-date=19 April 2021 |language=en}}</ref> In 2018, the Stylistics celebrated their 50th anniversary in the music industry. The accomplishment was acknowledged at venues throughout the year during their 50th anniversary tour in the U.S. and overseas.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Allen |first1=Jordan |title=The Stylistics: Philly soul comes to Japan |url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2018/11/22/music/stylistics-philly-soul-comes-japan/ |website=The Japan Times |access-date=19 April 2021 |date=22 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Stylistics 50th Anniversary Tour |url=http://www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/the-stylistics-50th-anniversary-tour |website=Redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk |access-date=19 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Stylistics 50th Anniversary Tour - Visit Nottinghamshire |url=https://www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk/whats-on/the-stylistics-50th-anniversary-tour-p745111 |website=Visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk |access-date=19 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=50th Anniversary Tour |url=https://www.shanklintheatre.com/events/the_stylistics__50th_anniversary_tour/details.aspx |website=Shanklintheatre.com |access-date=19 April 2021}}</ref>

As of 2024, the remaining members of the original group, Love and Murrell (joined by Jason Sharp, a newer member) are still performing, continuing the Stylistics' legacy with their unit, while Thompkins and his New Stylistics continue to perform as well. James Smith and James Dunn are retired from singing.<ref name=":2" /> [[Barrington "Bo" Henderson]] left the Stylistics in August 2024, and instead of replacing him, bass singer Sharp moved to lead tenor vocals, making the group a trio for the first time since 2000. On February 1, 2025 it was announced that The Stylistics will be inducted into The Atlantic City Walk of Fame on Monday, April 28, 2025. Recording artists [[Ray, Goodman & Brown]], [[Blue Magic (band)|Blue Magic]], [[Jean Carn|Jean Carne]], and [[Phyllis Hyman]] are also being inducted.<ref>{{cite web |title=Atlantic City Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony |url=https://www.visitatlanticcity.com/event/atlantic-city-walk-of-fame-induction-ceremony/5543/ |website=www.visitatlanticcity.com |access-date=19 February 2025 |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Atlantic City Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony » NJ CRDA |url=https://njcrda.com/event/atlantic-city-walk-of-fame-induction-ceremony/ |website=NJ CRDA |access-date=19 February 2025}}</ref>