Frank Kevin "Tchallah" Reed (September 16, 1954 – February 26, 2014) was an American singer-songwriter.
He replaced original lead singer and songwriter Eugene Record in 1988 after The Chi-Lites heyday.
[3] Along with original members Thompson and Robert "Squirrel" Lester, and the other lead vocalist Anthony Watson (whom had previously replaced Reed in the band on several occasions), Reed recorded the studio album, Help Wanted (Heroes Are in Short Supply) in 1998.
Reed was one of the lead vocalists of Michigan Avenue,[4] a local band in Chicago created by former Chi-Lites member, Clarence Johnson.
When Michigan Avenue disbanded, Reed was told by Johnson that Record was departing from the Chi-Lites and that they were looking for a new lead singer.