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The Five Keys
47,926 listeners
The Five Keys is an American rhythm and blues vocal group that was instrumental in shaping this genre in the 1950s. It was formed with the … read moreThe Five Keys is an American rhythm and blues vocal group that was instrumental in shaping this genre in the 1950s. It was formed with the original name of Sentimental Four in Newport News, Virginia, U.S., in the late 1940s, and initiall… read moreThe Five Keys is an American rhythm and blues vocal group that was instrumental in shaping this genre in the 1950s. It was formed with the original name of Sentimental Four in Newport News, Virginia, U.S., in the late 1940s, and initially consisted of two sets of brothers - Rudy West (born 25 Jul… read more
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The Moonglows
125,520 listeners
The Moonglows was an influential American R&B and doo-wop group based in Cleveland, Ohio. The original group was composed of Bobby Lest… read moreThe Moonglows was an influential American R&B and doo-wop group based in Cleveland, Ohio. The original group was composed of Bobby Lester, Harvey Fuqua, Pete Graves and Prentiss Barnes, along with guitarist Billy Johnson. Originally … read moreThe Moonglows was an influential American R&B and doo-wop group based in Cleveland, Ohio. The original group was composed of Bobby Lester, Harvey Fuqua, Pete Graves and Prentiss Barnes, along with guitarist Billy Johnson. Originally known as The Crazy Sounds, they were renamed by Cleveland DJ… read more
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The Ravens
35,093 listeners
There are two bands with the name 'The Ravens' 1) The Ravens were an R&B vocal group. They were formed in 1945 by Jimmy Ricks… read moreThere are two bands with the name 'The Ravens' 1) The Ravens were an R&B vocal group. They were formed in 1945 by Jimmy Ricks and Warren Suttles. They were structurally similar to The Ink Spots, especially in their combinat… read moreThere are two bands with the name 'The Ravens' 1) The Ravens were an R&B vocal group. They were formed in 1945 by Jimmy Ricks and Warren Suttles. They were structurally similar to The Ink Spots, especially in their combination of high tenor (Maithe Marshall) and deep bass (Ricks), b… read more
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The Spaniels
74,322 listeners
The Spaniels was an American R&B doo-wop group, best known for the hit "Goodnite, Sweetheart, Goodnite". They have been calle… read moreThe Spaniels was an American R&B doo-wop group, best known for the hit "Goodnite, Sweetheart, Goodnite". They have been called the first successful Midwestern R&B group. Some historians of vocal groups consider Pookie H… read moreThe Spaniels was an American R&B doo-wop group, best known for the hit "Goodnite, Sweetheart, Goodnite". They have been called the first successful Midwestern R&B group. Some historians of vocal groups consider Pookie Hudson to be the first true leader of a vocal group, because … read more
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The Crows
31,839 listeners
There are currently at least three bands charting as The Crows (none of which are to be confused with Crows or Crowes): 1) The Crows was an American rhythm & blues, doo-wop group who achieved commercial success in the 1950s. The grou… read moreThere are currently at least three bands charting as The Crows (none of which are to be confused with Crows or Crowes): 1) The Crows was an American rhythm & blues, doo-wop group who achieved commercial success in the 1950s. The group's first single and only major hit, "Gee", r… read more
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The Clovers
222,397 listeners
There are multiple groups by this name. 1: The group formed in 1946 at Armstrong High School in Washington, D.C., with members Harold Lucas… read moreThere are multiple groups by this name. 1: The group formed in 1946 at Armstrong High School in Washington, D.C., with members Harold Lucas, Billy Shelton, and Thomas Woods. John "Buddy" Bailey was added soon after, and they be… read moreThere are multiple groups by this name. 1: The group formed in 1946 at Armstrong High School in Washington, D.C., with members Harold Lucas, Billy Shelton, and Thomas Woods. John "Buddy" Bailey was added soon after, and they began calling themselves the "Four Clovers", with Ba… read more
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The Cadillacs
101,047 listeners
The Cadillacs was an American doo-wop group from Harlem, New York were formed in 1953 and are noted for their 1955 hit "Speedoo".… read moreThe Cadillacs was an American doo-wop group from Harlem, New York were formed in 1953 and are noted for their 1955 hit "Speedoo". The group came together as The Carnations, with lead vocalist Earl "Speedo" Carroll (No… read moreThe Cadillacs was an American doo-wop group from Harlem, New York were formed in 1953 and are noted for their 1955 hit "Speedoo". The group came together as The Carnations, with lead vocalist Earl "Speedo" Carroll (November 2, 1937 – November 25, 2012), Bobby Phillips, Lavern … read more
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The Crests
90,836 listeners
The Crests was a popular New York City R&B musical group of the late 1950s, often thought to be another all-black teenage-sound band, t… read moreThe Crests was a popular New York City R&B musical group of the late 1950s, often thought to be another all-black teenage-sound band, they were in fact about as integrated as a group could get, with four men (two of them black, one P… read moreThe Crests was a popular New York City R&B musical group of the late 1950s, often thought to be another all-black teenage-sound band, they were in fact about as integrated as a group could get, with four men (two of them black, one Puerto Rican and one Italian) and one black female. The band … read more
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The Heartbeats
39,773 listeners
There are many bands with this name, including: 1) The Heartbeats was a 1950s American doo-wop group best known for their song A Thousand M… read moreThere are many bands with this name, including: 1) The Heartbeats was a 1950s American doo-wop group best known for their song A Thousand Miles Away, which charted at #53 in 1957; 2) The Heartbeats was the name on several releases by th… read moreThere are many bands with this name, including: 1) The Heartbeats was a 1950s American doo-wop group best known for their song A Thousand Miles Away, which charted at #53 in 1957; 2) The Heartbeats was the name on several releases by the American country band the Heartbeats Rhythm Quartet; 3) T… read more
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The Robins
106,486 listeners
The Robins were formed in 1949 in Los Angeles, California. They had previously been known since 1947 as “The Bluebirds.” The best known rec… read moreThe Robins were formed in 1949 in Los Angeles, California. They had previously been known since 1947 as “The Bluebirds.” The best known recording from the Robins was “Smokey Joe’s Café.” If It’s So Baby was another top 10 R&B hit fro… read moreThe Robins were formed in 1949 in Los Angeles, California. They had previously been known since 1947 as “The Bluebirds.” The best known recording from the Robins was “Smokey Joe’s Café.” If It’s So Baby was another top 10 R&B hit from the group. The original group members were Ty Terrell, Bil… read more