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Surface is a lasting name in 1980s and 1990s R&B, formed in 1983 in New Jersey by Bernard Jackson, David Townsend, and David \u0027Pic\u0027 Conley. Known for lush harmonies and memorable ballads, Surface delivered several crossover hits that still resonate with fans today. While the group maintains a low personal profile online, its music lives on in classic playlists and collectors’ catalogs. Here you\'ll find a concise biography, discography highlights, and upcoming 2025 tour appearances across the United States.

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Documented collaborators

Key collaborators on Surface\'s recordings include David Townsend and David Conley, with Townsend\'s passing in 2005 marking a significant moment in the group\'s history. The band\'s most successful single, Shower Me with Your Love (1989), climbed to No. 5 on the US Hot 100 and topped the R&B chart, while The First Time (1991) spent two weeks at No. 1 on both the US Hot 100 and R&B charts. Their studio albums, led by Love Zone (1998) and including 3 Deep (1990) and 2nd Wave (1988), showcased their evolving sound from Columbia to Victor Entertainment. For fans seeking live music, Surface has 2025 tour appearances listed across multiple U.S. venues, including Baltimore, Norfolk, Elkhart, Lincoln, and Detroit. Bernard Jackson continues to share updates through his official site, while Surface\'s social channels remain limited, making tickets from trusted sources essential for securing seats.

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The essentials

Quick Facts About Surface

Formed in 1983 in New Jersey by Bernard Jackson, David Townsend and David 'Pic' Conley.
Their 1991 single 'The First Time' topped the US Hot 100 and the US R&B charts for two weeks.
Gold-certified 'Shower Me with Your Love' (1989) reached No. 5 on the US Hot 100 and No. 1 on the R&B chart.
Studio albums (most recent first): Love Zone (1998, Victor Entertainment); 3 Deep (1990, Columbia); 2nd Wave (1988, Columbia); Surface (1986, Columbia).
2025 tour appearances are listed in Concert Archives across multiple U.S. venues (Baltimore, Norfolk, Elkhart, Lincoln, Detroit).
Bernard Jackson maintains a public profile via his official site; Surface as a group has limited active social channels today.

The records

Surface Discography

Love Zone
1998 · Victor Entertainment
3 Deep
1990 · Columbia
2nd Wave
1988 · Columbia
Surface
1986 · Columbia

The hits

Top Surface Songs

The First Time
1991 · Hot 100: #1; R&B: #1; AC: #1
Never Gonna Let You Down
1990 · Hot 100: #17; AC: #1
Shower Me with Your Love
1989 · Hot 100: #5; R&B: #1
Closer Than Friends
1989 · Hot 100: #57; R&B: #1
You Are My Everything
1989 · Hot 100: #84; R&B: #1
Happy
1987 · Hot 100: #20; R&B: #2
Lately
1987 · US R&B: #8
Let's Try Again
1986 · US R&B: #22
Falling in Love
1983 · US R&B: #84

Key collaborators on Surface\'s recordings include David Townsend and David Conley, with Townsend\'s passing in 2005 marking a significant moment in the group\'s history. The band\'s most successful single, Shower Me with Your Love (1989), climbed to No. 5 on the US Hot 100 and topped the R&B chart, while The First Time (1991) spent two weeks at No. 1 on both the US Hot 100 and R&B charts. Their studio albums, led by Love Zone (1998) and including 3 Deep (1990) and 2nd Wave (1988), showcased their evolving sound from Columbia to Victor Entertainment. For fans seeking live music, Surface has 2025 tour appearances listed across multiple U.S. venues, including Baltimore, Norfolk, Elkhart, Lincoln, and Detroit. Bernard Jackson continues to share updates through his official site, while Surface\'s social channels remain limited, making tickets from trusted sources essential for securing seats.