To date, they have sold over 50 million records worldwide. As the most prominent member of the group, Stubbs was loyal to his team members, by refusing numerous offers of having a solo career. The group remained together, producing hits throughout the years, until the death of Payton in 1997. After suffering a stroke in 2000, Stubbs was replaced as a lead singer. He died in 2008. Stubbs was also a voice actor, lending his voice to big productions including Little Shop of Horrors (1986) and Captain N: The Games Master (1989).