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The G-Clefs – “Ka-Ding-Dong”

Introduction to the G-Clefs The G-Clefs are a doo-wop vocal group consisting initially of three brothers – Teddy Scott, Chris Scott, and Tim Scott –...

The Chantels – “Maybe”

Introduction to the Chantels The Chantels, an all-girl African-American group, took part on the airwaves in the late 1950s, tackling such genres such as R&B,...

The Dreamlovers – “When We Get Married”

Short introduction to The Dreamlovers Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's The Dreamlovers appeared on the music scene in the early 1960s with two charting singles “When We Get...

Introduction to the Charms

Getting to know the Charms The Charms (also known as Otis Williams and the Charms) were a 1950's R&B and doo-wop vocal group, led by...

Introduction to Joey Dee and the Starliters

Career summary The racially-integrated band Joey Dee and the Starliters experienced a few lineup changes but the most notable lineup consisted of Joey Dee, David...

The Devotions – Third Time’s the Charm with “Rip Van Winkle”

Short career summation on the Devotions The Devotions are a doo-wop group known for their novelty song "Rip Van Winkle" in 1964. The group consisted...

The Adlibs – “The Boy from New York City”

Short career summary of the Adlibs The Ad Libs were a black Doo-wop group from Bayonne, NJ. In late 1964 the group released their mega-hit...

The Crests – “Sixteen Candles”

The Crests were an interracial R&B/doo-wop vocal group who achieved the peak of their career in the late 1950s until the early 1960s. Formed...

Biography of Johnnie Taylor

The Early Life of Johnnie Taylor Johnnie Taylor, the youngest of three children, grew up in West Memphis (Crittenden County) with his grandmother. She was...

The Story and Music of Curtis Lee

Introduction Curtis Lee is a singer-songwriter who was featured in two Phil Spector-produced tracks, “Pretty Little Angel Eyes” and “Under the Moon of Love.”  The...

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