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Norman Fox & The Rob Roys
2,825 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 Quotations
4,647 listeners
The Quotations were a doo-wop band, primarily from James Madison High School in East Brooklyn, New York. The group started in 1958 at Barne… read moreThe Quotations were a doo-wop band, primarily from James Madison High School in East Brooklyn, New York. The group started in 1958 at Barney's Pool Room on Kings Highway in East Brooklyn, New York. The original members of the group … read moreThe Quotations were a doo-wop band, primarily from James Madison High School in East Brooklyn, New York. The group started in 1958 at Barney's Pool Room on Kings Highway in East Brooklyn, New York. The original members of the group were Richie Schwartz (first tenor), Lew Arno (second tenor) … read more -
Chantels
5,114 listeners
The Chantels were the second black girl group to have nationwide success in the United States. The group was established in the early 1950s… read moreThe Chantels were the second black girl group to have nationwide success in the United States. The group was established in the early 1950s at St. Anthony of Padua school in the Bronx. The group consisted of Arlene Smith (lead), Sonia Go… read moreThe Chantels were the second black girl group to have nationwide success in the United States. The group was established in the early 1950s at St. Anthony of Padua school in the Bronx. The group consisted of Arlene Smith (lead), Sonia Goring, Rene Minus, Jackie Landry Jackson and Lois Harris. The… read more -
Billy Ward and His Dominoes
9,562 listeners
This article is about the R&B group from the 1950s. For the drummer, see Billy Ward. Billy Ward and the Dominoes were one of the top Am… read moreThis article is about the R&B group from the 1950s. For the drummer, see Billy Ward. Billy Ward and the Dominoes were one of the top American R&B groups of the 1950s, and launched the careers of both Clyde McPhatter and Jackie Wi… read moreThis article is about the R&B group from the 1950s. For the drummer, see Billy Ward. Billy Ward and the Dominoes were one of the top American R&B groups of the 1950s, and launched the careers of both Clyde McPhatter and Jackie Wilson. Billy Ward (b Robert Williams, 19 September 1921, Los … read more -
The Marvelows
7,350 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 Five Discs
5,613 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 Videos
9,307 listeners
1) THE VIDEOS (Queens, N.Y.) Personnel: Ronald Cussey (d) (lead), Clarence Bassett (1st tenor), Charles Baskerville (2nd tenor), Johnny Jac… read more1) THE VIDEOS (Queens, N.Y.) Personnel: Ronald Cussey (d) (lead), Clarence Bassett (1st tenor), Charles Baskerville (2nd tenor), Johnny Jackson (baritone), Ron Woodhall (d) (bass). Because the Videos placed second at the Apollo Theater… read more1) THE VIDEOS (Queens, N.Y.) Personnel: Ronald Cussey (d) (lead), Clarence Bassett (1st tenor), Charles Baskerville (2nd tenor), Johnny Jackson (baritone), Ron Woodhall (d) (bass). Because the Videos placed second at the Apollo Theater's amateur night contest, they were awarded a recording d… read more -
Boss-Tones
1,090 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 -
Otis Williams & The Charms
5,900 listeners
Otis Williams and the Charms were an American doo-wop vocal group in the 1950s, who were originally billed as The Charms. Williams is not r… read moreOtis Williams and the Charms were an American doo-wop vocal group in the 1950s, who were originally billed as The Charms. Williams is not related to Otis Williams of The Temptations. Otis Williams (born June 2, 1936, in Cincinnati, Ohio)… read moreOtis Williams and the Charms were an American doo-wop vocal group in the 1950s, who were originally billed as The Charms. Williams is not related to Otis Williams of The Temptations. Otis Williams (born June 2, 1936, in Cincinnati, Ohio) attended Withrow High School in Cincinnati, and in 1952 joi… read more -
The Genies
5,918 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