(WPRI) — Legendary R&B singer Antone “Chubby” Tavares, who made a name for himself alongside his five brothers in the 1970s, has died, his family announced Monday. Tavares passed away at home Saturday ...

Antone “Chubby” Tavares, the lead singer of Tavares — a 1970s R&B band of five brothers — died on Nov. 29, his family announced. He was 81. Tavares passed away at his home in “peace and comfort,” ...

Antone "Chubby" Tavares died at home on Nov. 29 after a year of poor health, his son revealed on Facebook. He was 81.

Antone "Chubby" Tavares, known for his remarkable voice and lasting impact on soul and R&B music, has passed away at 81.

NEW BEDFORD - In a voice less strong than it once was, Antone “Chubby” Tavares thanked the many people who came out Saturday to celebrate the city's newest street, Tavares Brothers' Way. The New ...

NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell and elected officials will join the surviving members of the music group Tavares – Antone “Chubby” Tavares, Feliciano “Butch” Tavares, and Perry “Tiny” Tavares – and ...

NEW BEDFORD — In the 1970s five brothers from New Bedford made the city proud with numerous chart-topping songs, tours with The Jackson Five, and even winning a Grammy — now one council member wants ...

NEW BEDFORD — The tale of Tavares is one of poverty to prominence, a success story rooted in talent and devotion that would take them from Rhode Island nightclubs to sold-out venues around the world.