The Escorts (American R&amp;B group)The Escorts (American R&amp;B group) The Escorts (American R&B group) The Escorts, also known as the Legendary Escorts, are an American R&B group formed in Rahway State Prison in 1970. Background. While incarcerated at Trenton State Prison in 1968, founding member Reginald Prophet Haynes began practicing doo-wop singing with fellow prisoners. In 1970, after members of the group were transferred to Rahway State Prison, they first performed as the Escorts at a prison talent show, where they caught the attention of Motown producer George Kerr. In 1973, Kerr returned to Rahway with a mobile recording unit, resulting in the Escorts' debut album, "All We  Need is Another Chance", followed by "Three Down, Four to Go" (1974). Legacy. The Escorts have been sampled by hip hop artists including J Dilla and Public Enemy. They are the subject of Corbett Jones' 2017 documentary film, "All We Need Is Another Chance", and a version of the group has continued to tour as the Legendary Escorts. Jill Scott used the track from, "Look Over Your Shoulder", for her song, "Family Reunion" on her 2004 album, "". The Escorts (American R&B group) The Escorts, also known as the Legendary Escorts, are an American R&B group formed in Rahway State Prison