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Norman Fox & The Rob Roys
2,824 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 -
The Five Discs
5,611 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 -
The Velvets
18,077 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 -
The Gladiolas
5,366 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 Mello-Kings
13,092 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 -
The Solitaires
15,054 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 -
The Charts
12,194 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 -
The Nutmegs
20,419 listeners
The Nutmegs were a 1950s American doo wop vocal group from New Haven, Connecticut. They are best known for their songs "Story Untold&q… read moreThe Nutmegs were a 1950s American doo wop vocal group from New Haven, Connecticut. They are best known for their songs "Story Untold" and "Ship of Love," released in 1955 and 1956, respectively. The quintet was led by… read moreThe Nutmegs were a 1950s American doo wop vocal group from New Haven, Connecticut. They are best known for their songs "Story Untold" and "Ship of Love," released in 1955 and 1956, respectively. The quintet was led by tenor Leroy Griffin and was signed to Herald Records. View wiki -
The Shells
10,625 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 Quotations
4,645 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