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Bobby Freeman
57,595 listeners
Bobby Freeman (Robert Thomas Freeman, June 13, 1940 – January 23, 2017) was an American rhythm & blues and soul singer, songwriter and … read moreBobby Freeman (Robert Thomas Freeman, June 13, 1940 – January 23, 2017) was an American rhythm & blues and soul singer, songwriter and record producer. He is best known for his two Top Ten hits, the first in 1958 on Josie Records cal… read moreBobby Freeman (Robert Thomas Freeman, June 13, 1940 – January 23, 2017) was an American rhythm & blues and soul singer, songwriter and record producer. He is best known for his two Top Ten hits, the first in 1958 on Josie Records called "Do You Want to Dance" and the second in 1964 … read more
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Frankie Ford
37,131 listeners
Frankie Ford (August 4, 1939 – September 28, 2015), was an American rock and roll and rhythm and blues singer, best known for his 1959 hit … read moreFrankie Ford (August 4, 1939 – September 28, 2015), was an American rock and roll and rhythm and blues singer, best known for his 1959 hit "Sea Cruise". He was born in Gretna, Louisiana, as Vincent Francis Guzzo, across the Mis… read moreFrankie Ford (August 4, 1939 – September 28, 2015), was an American rock and roll and rhythm and blues singer, best known for his 1959 hit "Sea Cruise". He was born in Gretna, Louisiana, as Vincent Francis Guzzo, across the Mississippi River from New Orleans, and was the adopted son of … read more
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The Marcels
166,070 listeners
The Marcels was a doo-wop group known for turning beloved American classical pop songs into rock and roll. The group formed in 1959 in Pitt… read moreThe Marcels was a doo-wop group known for turning beloved American classical pop songs into rock and roll. The group formed in 1959 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with lead Cornelius Harp, bass Fred Johnson, Gene Bricker, Ron Mundy, and Ri… read moreThe Marcels was a doo-wop group known for turning beloved American classical pop songs into rock and roll. The group formed in 1959 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with lead Cornelius Harp, bass Fred Johnson, Gene Bricker, Ron Mundy, and Richard Knauss. In 1961 many were shocked to hear a new versio… read more
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The Monotones
101,665 listeners
There are at least four bands who were called The Monotones: 1) The Monotones was a six-member Doo Wop band in the 1950s United States. The… read moreThere are at least four bands who were called The Monotones: 1) The Monotones was a six-member Doo Wop band in the 1950s United States. They are considered a one-hit wonder, as their only song to reach widespread popularity was the doo-w… read moreThere are at least four bands who were called The Monotones: 1) The Monotones was a six-member Doo Wop band in the 1950s United States. They are considered a one-hit wonder, as their only song to reach widespread popularity was the doo-wop hit "(Who Wrote) The Book of Love", which peake… read more
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The Del-Vikings
183,344 listeners
The Del-Vikings also known as The Dell-Vikings was an American doo-wop group that recorded several hit singles in the 1950s and continued t… read moreThe Del-Vikings also known as The Dell-Vikings was an American doo-wop group that recorded several hit singles in the 1950s and continued to record and tour with various lineups in later decades. The group is notable for the hit songs &q… read moreThe Del-Vikings also known as The Dell-Vikings was an American doo-wop group that recorded several hit singles in the 1950s and continued to record and tour with various lineups in later decades. The group is notable for the hit songs "Come Go with Me" and "Whispering Bells", … read more
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Shirley & Lee
59,329 listeners
This New Orleans-based duo comprised Shirley Goodman (b. 19th June 1936, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A. d. 5th July 2005, Cedar Sinai Hospi… read moreThis New Orleans-based duo comprised Shirley Goodman (b. 19th June 1936, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A. d. 5th July 2005, Cedar Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.) and Leonard Lee (b. 29th June 1936, d. 23rd October 1976). A… read moreThis New Orleans-based duo comprised Shirley Goodman (b. 19th June 1936, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A. d. 5th July 2005, Cedar Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.) and Leonard Lee (b. 29th June 1936, d. 23rd October 1976). After singing in church choirs, Shirley recorded her first de… read more
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The Bobbettes
44,425 listeners
The Bobbettes were a girl group who had a 1957 top 10 hit song called "Mr. Lee". The group, which originally formed in Harlem, Ne… read moreThe Bobbettes were a girl group who had a 1957 top 10 hit song called "Mr. Lee". The group, which originally formed in Harlem, New York, in 1955, was first known as 'The Harlem Queens.' The girls first met while singi… read moreThe Bobbettes were a girl group who had a 1957 top 10 hit song called "Mr. Lee". The group, which originally formed in Harlem, New York, in 1955, was first known as 'The Harlem Queens.' The girls first met while singing at the Glee Club at P.S. 109 in Harlem. They were soon di… read more
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The Diamonds
142,407 listeners
Several artists uses the name The Diamonds: One from Canada, another from Norway and yet another probably from Jamaica. 1. The Diamonds (Ca… read moreSeveral artists uses the name The Diamonds: One from Canada, another from Norway and yet another probably from Jamaica. 1. The Diamonds (Canada). The original vocal quartet consisted of Dave Somerville, Phil Levitt, Ted Kowalski, and Bil… read moreSeveral artists uses the name The Diamonds: One from Canada, another from Norway and yet another probably from Jamaica. 1. The Diamonds (Canada). The original vocal quartet consisted of Dave Somerville, Phil Levitt, Ted Kowalski, and Bill Reed. When Kowalski and Reed left they were replaced by Ca… read more
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The Regents
41,261 listeners
At least 5 groups share this name: 1. The Regents was a doo-wop vocal group from New York in the late 1950s and early 1960s. They are best … read moreAt least 5 groups share this name: 1. The Regents was a doo-wop vocal group from New York in the late 1950s and early 1960s. They are best known for writing and recording the hit "Barbara Ann" in 1961, which reached #13 on the … read moreAt least 5 groups share this name: 1. The Regents was a doo-wop vocal group from New York in the late 1950s and early 1960s. They are best known for writing and recording the hit "Barbara Ann" in 1961, which reached #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #2 when later covered by the Bea… read more
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The Five Satins
242,519 listeners
The Five Satins was an American doo wop group, best known for their song, "In the Still of the Night". The group, formed in New H… read moreThe Five Satins was an American doo wop group, best known for their song, "In the Still of the Night". The group, formed in New Haven, Connecticut, consisted of leader Fred Parris, Lou Peebles, Stanley Dortch, Ed Martin and Jim… read moreThe Five Satins was an American doo wop group, best known for their song, "In the Still of the Night". The group, formed in New Haven, Connecticut, consisted of leader Fred Parris, Lou Peebles, Stanley Dortch, Ed Martin and Jim Freeman in 1954. With little success, the group reorganized… read more