Representatives for the family of Robert “Squirrel” Lester of the Chi-Lites are confirming that he passed away Thursday of cancer.
The veteran vocalist was one of the founding members of the Chi-Lites, the group that penned hits like “Oh Girl”
“The 12th of Never” and most notably “Have You Seen Her.”
He was 67 years old.
The Chi-Lites’ music is continuing to be sampled to this day.
Beyonce and Jay-Z sampled part of the group’s hit “Are You My Woman” for “Crazy in Love,” and Jay-Z’s “December 4th’’ samples “That’s How Long.”
Fantasia also sampled their song “There’ll Never Be Any Peace” on “Baby Mama.”
