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Thurston Harris & The Sharps
22,251 listeners
Harris first appeared on record as the featured vocalist with The Lamplighters in 1953. Indeed, he recorded with the Lamplighters, one of t… read moreHarris first appeared on record as the featured vocalist with The Lamplighters in 1953. Indeed, he recorded with the Lamplighters, one of the many groups on the early R&B scene in South Central Los Angeles, throughout the early 1950s… read moreHarris first appeared on record as the featured vocalist with The Lamplighters in 1953. Indeed, he recorded with the Lamplighters, one of the many groups on the early R&B scene in South Central Los Angeles, throughout the early 1950s. The group later evolved into The Tenderfoots, then The Sha… read more -
Little Caesar & The Romans
11,451 listeners
Little Caesar & the Romans were an American musical group from Los Angeles active briefly in the 1960s. The group had three hits: the f… read moreLittle Caesar & the Romans were an American musical group from Los Angeles active briefly in the 1960s. The group had three hits: the first and biggest was the nostalgic tune "Those Oldies but Goodies (Remind Me of You)", a… read moreLittle Caesar & the Romans were an American musical group from Los Angeles active briefly in the 1960s. The group had three hits: the first and biggest was the nostalgic tune "Those Oldies but Goodies (Remind Me of You)", a #9 Pop and #28 R&B hit in 1961. The follow-up, "Hu… read more -
Shep & The Limelites
20,932 listeners
Shep and the Limelites was an American doo-wop group of the early 1960s, composed of James "Shep" Sheppard (September 24, 1935 – … read moreShep and the Limelites was an American doo-wop group of the early 1960s, composed of James "Shep" Sheppard (September 24, 1935 – January 24, 1970), Clarence Bassett (March 13, 1936 – January 25, 2005) and Charles Baskerville (J… read moreShep and the Limelites was an American doo-wop group of the early 1960s, composed of James "Shep" Sheppard (September 24, 1935 – January 24, 1970), Clarence Bassett (March 13, 1936 – January 25, 2005) and Charles Baskerville (July 6, 1936 – January 18, 1995). They are best known for the… read more -
The Rays
21,184 listeners
The Rays were an American group formed in New York in 1955, and active into the early 1960s. They first recorded for Chess Records. Their b… read moreThe Rays were an American group formed in New York in 1955, and active into the early 1960s. They first recorded for Chess Records. Their biggest hit single was "Silhouettes," a moderately-slow doo-wop piece of pop music that r… read moreThe Rays were an American group formed in New York in 1955, and active into the early 1960s. They first recorded for Chess Records. Their biggest hit single was "Silhouettes," a moderately-slow doo-wop piece of pop music that reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1957 on Cameo af… read more -
Jesse Belvin
10,363 listeners
Jesse Lorenzo Belvin (December 15, 1932 – February 6, 1960) was an American R&B singer, pianist and songwriter popular in the 1950s, wh… read moreJesse Lorenzo Belvin (December 15, 1932 – February 6, 1960) was an American R&B singer, pianist and songwriter popular in the 1950s, whose success was cut short by his death in a car crash aged 27. Career Belvin was born in San Ant… read moreJesse Lorenzo Belvin (December 15, 1932 – February 6, 1960) was an American R&B singer, pianist and songwriter popular in the 1950s, whose success was cut short by his death in a car crash aged 27. Career Belvin was born in San Antonio, Texas, and moved with his family to Los Angeles at the… read more -
Mark Dinning
29,551 listeners
Mark Dinning (August 17, 1933 - March 22, 1986) was an American, teen idol, pop music singer. Dinning was born Max E. Dinning near Drury, O… read moreMark Dinning (August 17, 1933 - March 22, 1986) was an American, teen idol, pop music singer. Dinning was born Max E. Dinning near Drury, Oklahoma but grew up on a farm outside of Nashville, Tennessee. From a musical family, three of hi… read moreMark Dinning (August 17, 1933 - March 22, 1986) was an American, teen idol, pop music singer. Dinning was born Max E. Dinning near Drury, Oklahoma but grew up on a farm outside of Nashville, Tennessee. From a musical family, three of his sisters formed The Dinning Sisters singing group that had … read more -
The Paradons
4,205 listeners
The Paradons were an American doo wop group from Bakersfield, California. The group began by singing locally at school dances and clubs. Wi… read moreThe Paradons were an American doo wop group from Bakersfield, California. The group began by singing locally at school dances and clubs. Within a few months they secured a recording session with Milestone Records, and recorded eight song… read moreThe Paradons were an American doo wop group from Bakersfield, California. The group began by singing locally at school dances and clubs. Within a few months they secured a recording session with Milestone Records, and recorded eight songs. Their first release with the label, "Diamonds and Pe… read more -
Jerry Butler & The Impressions
13,030 listeners
American music group from Chicago. Their repertoire includes doo-wop, gospel, soul, and R&B. They formed in 1958 and soon added soul s… read moreAmerican music group from Chicago. Their repertoire includes doo-wop, gospel, soul, and R&B. They formed in 1958 and soon added soul singers Jerry Butler and Curtis Mayfield to their line-up to become Jerry Butler & the Impressi… read moreAmerican music group from Chicago. Their repertoire includes doo-wop, gospel, soul, and R&B. They formed in 1958 and soon added soul singers Jerry Butler and Curtis Mayfield to their line-up to become Jerry Butler & the Impressions. In 1962 Jerry Butler left and they took the name The Impressions. View wiki -
Billy Bland
6,841 listeners
Billy Bland (April 5, 1932, Wilmington, NC, USA) is an American rhythm & blues singer and songwriter. Bland first sang professionally i… read moreBilly Bland (April 5, 1932, Wilmington, NC, USA) is an American rhythm & blues singer and songwriter. Bland first sang professionally in the 1940s in New York, and sang with a group called The Four Bees in the 1950s on New Orleans… read moreBilly Bland (April 5, 1932, Wilmington, NC, USA) is an American rhythm & blues singer and songwriter. Bland first sang professionally in the 1940s in New York, and sang with a group called The Four Bees in the 1950s on New Orleans's Imperial Records. He left the group for a solo career i… read more -
Joan Regan
6,315 listeners
Joan Regan is an Engliah traditional pop music singer born in Romford, Essex on 19 Jan 1928. She was primarily popular during 1950s and 1960s, appearing on the variety circuit in numerous shows, and also on TV. She did a Royal Command Performance in 1955 and was a regular at the London Palladium.… read more