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The Orlandos
132 listeners
The Orlandos were one of the many small groups to come out of Pittsburgh in the 1950s (a circle which included the El Venos, the El Capris,… read moreThe Orlandos were one of the many small groups to come out of Pittsburgh in the 1950s (a circle which included the El Venos, the El Capris, and the 4 Dots). The Orlandos started in 1954, with a bunch of neighborhood friends from the Whit… read moreThe Orlandos were one of the many small groups to come out of Pittsburgh in the 1950s (a circle which included the El Venos, the El Capris, and the 4 Dots). The Orlandos started in 1954, with a bunch of neighborhood friends from the Whittaker Projects in the West Mifflin section of Pittsburgh. At… read more
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The Solitaires
15,851 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
16,121 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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The Hollywood Flames
20,131 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
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The Demensions
1,411 listeners
The Demensions are an American doo wop group from Bronx, New York. They attended Christopher Columbus High School. Over the years, there ha… read moreThe Demensions are an American doo wop group from Bronx, New York. They attended Christopher Columbus High School. Over the years, there have been a number of lineup changes. The group that sung on most of their earlier recordings includ… read moreThe Demensions are an American doo wop group from Bronx, New York. They attended Christopher Columbus High School. Over the years, there have been a number of lineup changes. The group that sung on most of their earlier recordings includes Lenny Dell, Phil Del Giudice, Howie Margolin, and Marisa … read more
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The Sheppards
7,434 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
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The Willows
11,689 listeners
There are at least 2 or 3 bands named The Willows: 1. Folk band from Cambridge, UK . www.thewillowsband.co.uk 2. Doo Wop band from the 195… read moreThere are at least 2 or 3 bands named The Willows: 1. Folk band from Cambridge, UK . www.thewillowsband.co.uk 2. Doo Wop band from the 1950's 3. Indie Rock band from Evansville, IN 1. The Willows are a Cambridge based band with a s… read moreThere are at least 2 or 3 bands named The Willows: 1. Folk band from Cambridge, UK . www.thewillowsband.co.uk 2. Doo Wop band from the 1950's 3. Indie Rock band from Evansville, IN 1. The Willows are a Cambridge based band with a sound that has been described as both beautiful and contempor… read more
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The Mello-Kings
14,881 listeners
The Mello-Kings were a doo-wop group who became popular in the late 1950s. Despite the fact that their only hit, "Tonite Tonite",… read moreThe Mello-Kings were a doo-wop group who became popular in the late 1950s. Despite the fact that their only hit, "Tonite Tonite", never climbed higher than number 77 in the US charts, the single is still considered one of the m… read moreThe Mello-Kings were a doo-wop group who became popular in the late 1950s. Despite the fact that their only hit, "Tonite Tonite", never climbed higher than number 77 in the US charts, the single is still considered one of the most popular group harmony recordings of the era, more than t… read more
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The El Dorados
26,934 listeners
The El Dorados began as a Chicago, Illinois, group known as the Five Stars, lead by Pirkle Lee Moses, Jr. The other members were Arthur Ba… read moreThe El Dorados began as a Chicago, Illinois, group known as the Five Stars, lead by Pirkle Lee Moses, Jr. The other members were Arthur Bassett (tenor), Jewel Jones (1st tenor), Louis Bradley (2nd tenor), James Maddox (baritone) and Ric… read moreThe El Dorados began as a Chicago, Illinois, group known as the Five Stars, lead by Pirkle Lee Moses, Jr. The other members were Arthur Bassett (tenor), Jewel Jones (1st tenor), Louis Bradley (2nd tenor), James Maddox (baritone) and Richard Nickens (bass). Moses and the original bass, Robert Gl… read more
