The Story and the Music of The Esquires

The Story and the Music of The Esquires

Introduction to The Esquires The Esquires were an R&B/doo-wop vocal group hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin; originally they had been a family act. They were know for their hit “Get On Up” during the mid-60s music era. Siblings Gilbert, Alvis and Betty Moorer formed the Esquires in 1957 while still in high school. … Read more

Don and Juan – “What’s Your Name”

Don and Juan

Short career summary on Don and Juan Don and Juan were an R&B/doo-wop vocal group consisting of Roland Trone and Claude Johnson, both of whom were from Brooklyn, New York. Contrary to “legendary” doo-wop tales, only Johnson started out in Genies, and never with Trone. Together they scored a hit in 1962, … Read more