It’s a good thing that the roof is already off of Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, or the venue would have needed a new one after hosting the St. Louis leg of Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout tour Sunday night. The concert was a Black cookout playlist come to life. The all-star old school R&B lineup included El DeBarge, K-Ci Hailey and Babyface.

Vocal assistance tracks were not on the menu. Their mint condition voices made the audience feel as if they were in their own backyards enjoying the beautiful weather and a type of vibe only the perfect throwback playlist can provide.

The cookout kicked off with El DeBarge. He started off on a high note with his falsetto classic “I Like It.” His act set a groovy tone that got people on their feet, especially when he performed “Rhythm Of The Night.” The

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