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Norman Fox & The Rob Roys
2,824 listeners
One of the earliest interracial quintets, Norman Fox & The Rob-Roys were also one of the most underrated and overlooked groups ever to … read moreOne of the earliest interracial quintets, Norman Fox & The Rob-Roys were also one of the most underrated and overlooked groups ever to cut a 45. With his distinctive lead voice, Norman Fox (16) of the Bronx hooked up with DeWitt Cli… read moreOne of the earliest interracial quintets, Norman Fox & The Rob-Roys were also one of the most underrated and overlooked groups ever to cut a 45. With his distinctive lead voice, Norman Fox (16) of the Bronx hooked up with DeWitt Clinton High School friends Robert Thierer (17, baritone), Mars… read more -
The Five Discs
5,594 listeners
The Five Discs were a doo-wop group from Brooklyn, New York. Though they were founded in 1954 as the Lovebirds, their first demo recording … read moreThe Five Discs were a doo-wop group from Brooklyn, New York. Though they were founded in 1954 as the Lovebirds, their first demo recording came in 1957. The group performed on and off throughout the 1960's and 1970's and were r… read moreThe Five Discs were a doo-wop group from Brooklyn, New York. Though they were founded in 1954 as the Lovebirds, their first demo recording came in 1957. The group performed on and off throughout the 1960's and 1970's and were reunited in the early 1990's for a brief time. View wiki -
The Genies
5,901 listeners
There are at least two bands called The Genies. The band pictured and a rock band who released one single, Daddy Make You Pay, toured with … read moreThere are at least two bands called The Genies. The band pictured and a rock band who released one single, Daddy Make You Pay, toured with Kula Shaker and then disappeared. View wikiThere are at least two bands called The Genies. The band pictured and a rock band who released one single, Daddy Make You Pay, toured with Kula Shaker and then disappeared. View wiki -
Boss-Tones
1,088 listeners
The Bosstones were an African American musical group in the 1950s who performed in the instrumentally-sparse, a cappella-based harmonic sty… read moreThe Bosstones were an African American musical group in the 1950s who performed in the instrumentally-sparse, a cappella-based harmonic style known as "Philadelphia doo-wop." The best-known song by the Bosstones is "Mope-I… read moreThe Bosstones were an African American musical group in the 1950s who performed in the instrumentally-sparse, a cappella-based harmonic style known as "Philadelphia doo-wop." The best-known song by the Bosstones is "Mope-Itty Mope" which was released as a 45 rpm single in 1959… read more -
The Halos
3,583 listeners
The Halos were an American doo wop group from The Bronx. After The Mellows broke up, Arthur Crier formed The Halos. The original group cons… read moreThe Halos were an American doo wop group from The Bronx. After The Mellows broke up, Arthur Crier formed The Halos. The original group consisted of J. R. Bailey (1st tenor), Harold Johnson (2nd tenor), Al Cleveland (baritone), and Arthur… read moreThe Halos were an American doo wop group from The Bronx. After The Mellows broke up, Arthur Crier formed The Halos. The original group consisted of J. R. Bailey (1st tenor), Harold Johnson (2nd tenor), Al Cleveland (baritone), and Arthur Crier (bass). Al Cleveland was from Pittsburgh and was in N… read more -
The Marvelows
7,333 listeners
The Marvelows were an American soul group from Chicago. After contacting Johnny Pate, the group signed with ABC Records and recorded four s… read moreThe Marvelows were an American soul group from Chicago. After contacting Johnny Pate, the group signed with ABC Records and recorded four sides: "A Friend", "My Heart", "Hey Hey Baby", and "I Do". … read moreThe Marvelows were an American soul group from Chicago. After contacting Johnny Pate, the group signed with ABC Records and recorded four sides: "A Friend", "My Heart", "Hey Hey Baby", and "I Do". The last of the four was released as a single and became a U… read more -
The Velvets
18,014 listeners
The Velvets were an American doo wop group from Odessa in Ector County in West Texas. The African American quintet was formed in 1959 by Vi… read moreThe Velvets were an American doo wop group from Odessa in Ector County in West Texas. The African American quintet was formed in 1959 by Virgil Johnson, a high school English teacher, with four of his students. Roy Orbison heard the grou… read moreThe Velvets were an American doo wop group from Odessa in Ector County in West Texas. The African American quintet was formed in 1959 by Virgil Johnson, a high school English teacher, with four of his students. Roy Orbison heard the group and arranged for them to be signed to Monument Records in … read more -
Vito & The Salutations
4,997 listeners
Vito & the Salutations are a New York doo wop group from the 1960s, whose first popular recording "Gloria" was a regional hit… read moreVito & the Salutations are a New York doo wop group from the 1960s, whose first popular recording "Gloria" was a regional hit. In the early 1960s, doo wop versions of standards were popular. These included 1961's "… read moreVito & the Salutations are a New York doo wop group from the 1960s, whose first popular recording "Gloria" was a regional hit. In the early 1960s, doo wop versions of standards were popular. These included 1961's "Blue Moon" by The Marcels and "Heart and Soul&quo… read more -
The Gladiolas
5,360 listeners
Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs was a singing group, active in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Originally The Royal Charms, the band cha… read moreMaurice Williams & the Zodiacs was a singing group, active in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Originally The Royal Charms, the band changed its name to 'The Gladiolas' in 1957 and 'The Excellos' in 1958, before fi… read moreMaurice Williams & the Zodiacs was a singing group, active in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Originally The Royal Charms, the band changed its name to 'The Gladiolas' in 1957 and 'The Excellos' in 1958, before finally settling on 'The Zodiacs' in 1959. Maurice h… read more -
The Rainbows
5,717 listeners
The Rainbows were a group started in high school in Washington, D.C. They were a hot group in local talent shows and parties. Members of … read moreThe Rainbows were a group started in high school in Washington, D.C. They were a hot group in local talent shows and parties. Members of the group were Jessie Belvin, Billy Stewart and Marvin Gaye. There song Mary Lee was the first fa… read moreThe Rainbows were a group started in high school in Washington, D.C. They were a hot group in local talent shows and parties. Members of the group were Jessie Belvin, Billy Stewart and Marvin Gaye. There song Mary Lee was the first fast tempo of the "Doo Wop" rhythm and blues. This … read more