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The Gladiolas
5,312 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
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The Quotations
4,782 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
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The Five Discs
5,958 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
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The Solitaires
16,056 listeners
The Solitaires are a doo wop group, best remembered for their 1957 hit "Walking Along". Formed in Harlem in 1953, the band consis… read moreThe Solitaires are a doo wop group, best remembered for their 1957 hit "Walking Along". Formed in Harlem in 1953, the band consisted of Herman Curtis, Buzzy Willis and Pat Gaston (who had previously ben together in another grou… read moreThe Solitaires are a doo wop group, best remembered for their 1957 hit "Walking Along". Formed in Harlem in 1953, the band consisted of Herman Curtis, Buzzy Willis and Pat Gaston (who had previously ben together in another group, The Crows), and Monte Owens, Bobby Baylor and Bobby Willi… read more
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Lee Andrews & The Hearts
16,663 listeners
Lee Andrews & the Hearts was an American doo-wop quintet from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, formed in 1953. The group con… read moreLee Andrews & the Hearts was an American doo-wop quintet from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, formed in 1953. The group consisted of Lee Andrews (lead), Roy Calhoun (first tenor), Thomas "Butch" Curry (second te… read moreLee Andrews & the Hearts was an American doo-wop quintet from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, formed in 1953. The group consisted of Lee Andrews (lead), Roy Calhoun (first tenor), Thomas "Butch" Curry (second tenor), Ted Weems (baritone) and Wendell Calhoun (bass). Lee A… read more
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Norman Fox & The Rob Roys
2,099 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
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Little Joe & The Thrillers
3,349 listeners
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The Velvets
19,700 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
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The Fiestas
16,019 listeners
The Fiestas were an American R&B group from Newark, New Jersey. Formed in 1958, The Fiestas signed to Old Town Records in 1959 after th… read moreThe Fiestas were an American R&B group from Newark, New Jersey. Formed in 1958, The Fiestas signed to Old Town Records in 1959 after the label's owner, Hy Weiss, overheard the group singing in a bathroom adjacent to his office i… read moreThe Fiestas were an American R&B group from Newark, New Jersey. Formed in 1958, The Fiestas signed to Old Town Records in 1959 after the label's owner, Hy Weiss, overheard the group singing in a bathroom adjacent to his office in Harlem. Their debut single was 1959's "So Fine&q… read more
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The Charts
13,904 listeners
The Charts may refer to: 1. a Brazilian mod band from São Paulo; 2. an American doo-wop group of the 1950s. 1. With the fragmentation of Sã… read moreThe Charts may refer to: 1. a Brazilian mod band from São Paulo; 2. an American doo-wop group of the 1950s. 1. With the fragmentation of São Paulo's independent music scene in the 80's and 90's brazilian scenario, undergro… read moreThe Charts may refer to: 1. a Brazilian mod band from São Paulo; 2. an American doo-wop group of the 1950s. 1. With the fragmentation of São Paulo's independent music scene in the 80's and 90's brazilian scenario, underground bands turned their attention to a revivalist wave simila… read more