Tresure later joined the military as a way of introducing adventure into his life while expanding his musical audience. This line-up consisted of two other frontmen, Ronald (Nookie) Nooks, current keyboardist of the Ohio Players and William Shelby, the hit singer, songwriter, musician, and producer from the former hit record label, SOLAR. Being looked at by record labels but disbanded before embarking on a deal. He was a key member of one of the cities hottest bands called Crystal Love as a lead vocalist.
He became a favorite in his community that has produced some of R&B’s most famous acts such as The Ohio Players, Slave, Steve Arrington, Faze-O, Lakeside, Heatwave, Van Hunt, ZAPP and the late Roger Troutman to name a few. Tre'sure, Pronounced Treasure was Born Mark Vincent Brown, a native of Dayton, Ohio, formed his first band at age eleven.