Similar Artists
-
The Larks
12,409 listeners
There are at least three groups called The Larks. 1. The Larks were an African American vocal group, active in the early 1950s, not to be c… read moreThere are at least three groups called The Larks. 1. The Larks were an African American vocal group, active in the early 1950s, not to be confused with the Los Angeles-based Larks (originally The Meadowlarks) featuring Don Julian. Person… read moreThere are at least three groups called The Larks. 1. The Larks were an African American vocal group, active in the early 1950s, not to be confused with the Los Angeles-based Larks (originally The Meadowlarks) featuring Don Julian. Personnel: Eugene 'Gene' Mumford (1925-1977, tenor, lead… read more
-
The Sheppards
7,423 listeners
This R&B vocal group was formed in 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The Sheppards created a marvellous transitional style of R&B dur… read moreThis R&B vocal group was formed in 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The Sheppards created a marvellous transitional style of R&B during the early 60s, drawing much of its character from earlier doo-wop, yet incorporating instrumen… read moreThis R&B vocal group was formed in 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The Sheppards created a marvellous transitional style of R&B during the early 60s, drawing much of its character from earlier doo-wop, yet incorporating instrumentation and vocal stylings that in later years would inform s… read more
-
Don Gardner & Dee Dee Ford
3,374 listeners
Donald Gardner (May 9, 1931 - September 4, 2018) was an American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter, and drummer. His records included the… read moreDonald Gardner (May 9, 1931 - September 4, 2018) was an American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter, and drummer. His records included the 1962 pop hit Need Your Lovin', with Dee Dee Ford. Need Your Lovin' (also: "I Need… read moreDonald Gardner (May 9, 1931 - September 4, 2018) was an American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter, and drummer. His records included the 1962 pop hit Need Your Lovin', with Dee Dee Ford. Need Your Lovin' (also: "I Need Your Lovin'") is a popular rhythm and blues song … read more
-
The Fascinators
2,967 listeners
There were more than 1 band who went by The Fascinators. 1. A 1950s doo-wop band The original members of the Fascinators came together, as … read moreThere were more than 1 band who went by The Fascinators. 1. A 1950s doo-wop band The original members of the Fascinators came together, as did many of the vocal groups of the '50s, while singing harmonies on the street-corners of th… read moreThere were more than 1 band who went by The Fascinators. 1. A 1950s doo-wop band The original members of the Fascinators came together, as did many of the vocal groups of the '50s, while singing harmonies on the street-corners of their hometown, in this case, the Ridgewood-Bedford Stuyvessan… read more
-
The Hollywood Flames
20,078 listeners
The Hollywood Flames were an American R&B vocal group in the 1950s, best known for their number 5 hit "Buzz-Buzz-Buzz" in 195… read moreThe Hollywood Flames were an American R&B vocal group in the 1950s, best known for their number 5 hit "Buzz-Buzz-Buzz" in 1957. They formed as The Flames in 1949, in Watts, Los Angeles, at a talent show where members of var… read moreThe Hollywood Flames were an American R&B vocal group in the 1950s, best known for their number 5 hit "Buzz-Buzz-Buzz" in 1957. They formed as The Flames in 1949, in Watts, Los Angeles, at a talent show where members of various high school groups got together. The original members w… read more
-
The Cadets
17,929 listeners
There are at least four bands with the name The Cadets. 1) Responsible for the songs "Pax Cadetia", "Cowford-Promised Prince… read moreThere are at least four bands with the name The Cadets. 1) Responsible for the songs "Pax Cadetia", "Cowford-Promised Prince", etc: The first thing you should know about the Cadets is that frontman and lyricist Chuck … read moreThere are at least four bands with the name The Cadets. 1) Responsible for the songs "Pax Cadetia", "Cowford-Promised Prince", etc: The first thing you should know about the Cadets is that frontman and lyricist Chuck Smyth sings like a throttled cat. Cadets songs, all penned b… read more
-
The Shells
11,736 listeners
There are three musical groups called The Shells 1) A 1960s motown pop group. (from Allmusic.com) The Shells – led by Nate Bouknight… read moreThere are three musical groups called The Shells 1) A 1960s motown pop group. (from Allmusic.com) The Shells – led by Nate Bouknight (aka "Little Nat") – scored with a Top 30 hit with "Baby Oh Baby," char… read moreThere are three musical groups called The Shells 1) A 1960s motown pop group. (from Allmusic.com) The Shells – led by Nate Bouknight (aka "Little Nat") – scored with a Top 30 hit with "Baby Oh Baby," charting for the tiny Johnson label in 1957. The group – B… read more
-
The Serenaders
2,112 listeners
There are at least two bands to have recorded under the name of The Serenaders. 1. A vocal group from the early 1950s who underwent severa… read moreThere are at least two bands to have recorded under the name of The Serenaders. 1. A vocal group from the early 1950s who underwent several name changes. 2. A modern retrobilly band from Atlanta formed in 2007. 1. The Detroit vocal gr… read moreThere are at least two bands to have recorded under the name of The Serenaders. 1. A vocal group from the early 1950s who underwent several name changes. 2. A modern retrobilly band from Atlanta formed in 2007. 1. The Detroit vocal group got their start singing on and around the streetcorners … read more
-
The Gladiolas
5,477 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 Fiestas
15,818 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