Introduction Gladys Knight & The Pips were a family R&B/soul vocal group. Together with Knight are her cousins who served as back-up vocalists. They were particularly prominent in the 1960s and 1970s. Their hits include “Every Beat of My Hear.” “I Heard It Through The Gravpevine,” “If I Were Your Woman,” “Neither … Read more
Who are the Duprees? The Duprees are an Italian-American doo-wop vocal group best known for their hit cover version of Jo Stafford’s “You Belong To Me” which was also their first single. Their arrangements in many of their covers were given a big-band treatment. George Paxton, who was once a big band … Read more
Introduction to the Jaynetts The Jaynetts are one of those one-hit wonder acts who surfaced in the 1960s. Songwriter-producer Zelma “Zell” Sanders produced a sleeper hit “Lonely Nights” which was performed by The Hearts. After the success of the single, she formed her own record label J&S; at this point she formed … Read more
Short summary on The Four Aces The Four Aces are an American traditional pop group, first formed in Pennsylvania in 1950. The quartet have undergone several personnel changes, but it was first founded by Al Alberts and Dave Mahoney, who later added Lou Silvetri and Sol Vaccaro. After their first single “(It’s … Read more
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 – Ray Gibson and Joe Jordan. Jordan would be replaced by another Scott brother, Arnold aka Ilanga Scott. During their career the G-Clefs scored three hits and that … Read more
Introduction to the Cheers The Cheers were a short-lived American rock and roll vocal combo, one of the white rock ‘n roll groups to emerge in the 1950s. They consisted of the late Bert Convy (who would later be known as the host of Tattletales, Super Password and Win, Lose or Draw), … Read more
One of the most important acts to come out of the 20th century is the R&B/soul vocal group the Temptations. In terms of influence, the Temptations are often compared to the Beatles – what the Fab Four are to pop and rock, the Temptations are to soul and R&B. The Temptations are … Read more
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 Otis Williams. Hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, the group first recorded under Rockin’ label in 1953. The following year the Charms moved to Deluxe, where they would record … Read more
Who are Mac and Katie Kissoon? The brother-and-sister vocal pop/rock duo, Mac and Katie Kissoon were both born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and raised in the UK. They are best known for their chart smashes during the 1970s such as “Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep,” “Sugar Candy Kisses,” and “Don’t Do It … Read more
Who are the Cascades? Primarily known for their 1963 hit song “Rhythm of the Rain,” the Cascades have still been active even past their prime. The group was formed in San Diego, California in 1960, starting out as a purely instrumental outfit. Influenced by the vocal harmonies of the Beach Boys, the … Read more
Introduction to the Castells The Castells were a vocal quartet who scored a few hits in the early 1960s, including “Sacred” and “So This Is Love.” They hailed from Santa Rosa, California where they started the band during high school days. Led by Chuck Girard, they were signed to Era Records, which … Read more