Introduction to The Cadillacs The Cadillacs were an American doo-wop/R&B/rock and roll group formed in Harlem, New York in 1953. They are considered as one of the pioneering doo-wop acts at that time, being the first black doo-wop a group to cross over the pop charts. They also imposed other “firsts” – … Read more
Introduction to The Earls The Earls are an American white doo-wop vocal group formed in The Bronx, New York in the early 60s music era. The nucleus of the group was (and still is) the group’s founder Larry Chance, and the original members consisted of Bob Del Din, Eddie Harder, Larry Palombo … Read more
Introduction to Ashton, Gardner and Dyke Ashton, Gardner And Dyke were formed in 1969, consisting of Tony Ashton (vocals and piano/keyboards), Roy Dyke (drums), Kim Gardner (bass guitar), and Mike Liber (guitar). Ashton and Dyke were members of The Remo Four, a Liverpool band formed in 1963 and disbanded in 1969. Their … Read more
Introduction to The Dixie Cups The Dixie Cups were one of the more well-known all-girl groups to ever emerge in the 60s music era, with their fame resting on their successful single “Chapel of Love” in 1964. The group’s origins stemmed from New Orleans, Louisiana and consisted of sisters Barbara Ann and … Read more
Introduction Barbara George (born Barbara Ann Smith in 1942 – died in 2006) was an American R&B singer-songwriter fondly remembered for her self-penned #1 R&B hit “I Know (You Don’t Love Me No More)” during the 60s music era. Born and raised in New Orleans, she was a choir member at a … Read more
Introduction to Sonny Knight Sonny Knight (born Joseph Coleman Smith 1934-1998) was an African-American R&B and pop singer-songwriter, musician and author, known for mid-50s music era hit “Confidential.” He was born in Maywood, Illinois but was raised in Los Angeles, California. He first recorded for Aladdin, and then for Cal-West, as both … Read more
Introduction to Ashford and Simpson Ashford & Simpson are a husband, Nickolas “Nick” Ashford (5/4/1942 – 8/22/2011) & wife, Valerie Simpson (born 8/26/1946) R&B recording & songwriting duo. In the mid 1960’s after having little success as the vocal duo “Valerie & Nick” they joined former Ikette member Josie Jo Armstead to … Read more
Introduction to Barry and the Tamerlanes Barry and The Tamerlanes were a 60s music era pop-rock band created by 1950’s and 60’s songwriter and singer Barry DeVorzon. DeVorzon who had been writing songs and recording since 1957 was looking for a group to sound like The Cascades, whom DeVorzon discovered in 1963. … Read more
Introduction to Bell & James Bell and James were an American duo hailing form Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia. LeRoy Bell and Casey James had worked together previously as songwriters and also as both members of Special Blend before they got together as a duo. They were signed to A&M Records to record a full … Read more
Introduction to The Echoes The Echoes were a one-hit wonder American white doo-wop who had a sole hit in the early 1960s, “Baby Blue.” The members were Harry Boyle, Thomas Duffy and Tom Morrissey, originally calling themselves The Laurels. The Echoes’ single “Baby Blue,” was released on a small label SRG Records … Read more
Introduction to The Capris The Capris were an Italian-Amerian doo-wop vocal group, formed in 1957 in Ozone Park, Queens in New York. The original members were Nick “Santo” Santamaria, Mike Minicieli, Vinnie Naccarato, John Cassesse, Rosario Morice (who left early) and John Apostol. They named themselves as the Capris, obviously unaware that … Read more
Introduction to Love Unliimted Orchestra Singer Barry White and the all-girl trio Love Unlimited’s own backing band, The Love Unlimited Orchestra, also made a name for themselves particularly in the early 70s by recording and releasing their own singles. The 40-piece orchestra (all string-laden) are probably best known by their number one … Read more