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The Gladiolas
5,333 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
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Hank Ballard and The Midnighters
5,480 listeners
Hank Ballard (November 18, 1927 – March 2, 2003) was an American rhythm and blues singer and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He… read moreHank Ballard (November 18, 1927 – March 2, 2003) was an American rhythm and blues singer and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was the lead vocalist of the group Hank Ballard & the Midnighters. He was born in Detroit, Mi… read moreHank Ballard (November 18, 1927 – March 2, 2003) was an American rhythm and blues singer and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was the lead vocalist of the group Hank Ballard & the Midnighters. He was born in Detroit, Michigan but grew up in Bessemer, Alabama, where he sang in ch… read more
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The Earls
40,719 listeners
The Earls, sometimes credited as Larry Chance and the Earls, were a popular recording group from the 1960s formed in The Bronx, New York. I… read moreThe Earls, sometimes credited as Larry Chance and the Earls, were a popular recording group from the 1960s formed in The Bronx, New York. In 1962, their single "Remember Then" was a hit, and "Life Is But a Dream," &qu… read moreThe Earls, sometimes credited as Larry Chance and the Earls, were a popular recording group from the 1960s formed in The Bronx, New York. In 1962, their single "Remember Then" was a hit, and "Life Is But a Dream," "Never" and "I Believe" also charted. As th… read more
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The Cardinals
12,462 listeners
There is more than one artist with this name: 1) The Cardinals formed in Baltimore in 1946 as the Mellotones by Leon Hardy (bass), Merredit… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name: 1) The Cardinals formed in Baltimore in 1946 as the Mellotones by Leon Hardy (bass), Merredith Brothers (tenor), Donald Johnson (baritone) and Ernie Warren (lead). Jack Aydelotte (tenor, guit… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name: 1) The Cardinals formed in Baltimore in 1946 as the Mellotones by Leon Hardy (bass), Merredith Brothers (tenor), Donald Johnson (baritone) and Ernie Warren (lead). Jack Aydelotte (tenor, guitar) was added and they signed to Atlantic in 1951. Atlantic … read more
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Harvey & The Moonglows
8,405 listeners
"As rhythm & blues innovators with an exquisite vocal blend, the Moonglows were among the finest black harmony groups of the Fifti… read more"As rhythm & blues innovators with an exquisite vocal blend, the Moonglows were among the finest black harmony groups of the Fifties. They served to bridge the smoother approach of groups like the Ink Spots and the Mills Brother… read more"As rhythm & blues innovators with an exquisite vocal blend, the Moonglows were among the finest black harmony groups of the Fifties. They served to bridge the smoother approach of groups like the Ink Spots and the Mills Brothers with the earthier sounds of rock and roll. The Moonglows, … read more
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The Cadets
19,622 listeners
There are at least four bands with the name The Cadets. 1) Responsible for the songs "Pax Cadetia", "Cowford-Promised Prince… read moreThere are at least four bands with the name The Cadets. 1) Responsible for the songs "Pax Cadetia", "Cowford-Promised Prince", etc: The first thing you should know about the Cadets is that frontman and lyricist Chuck … read moreThere are at least four bands with the name The Cadets. 1) Responsible for the songs "Pax Cadetia", "Cowford-Promised Prince", etc: The first thing you should know about the Cadets is that frontman and lyricist Chuck Smyth sings like a throttled cat. Cadets songs, all penned b… read more
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The Dreamlovers
10,596 listeners
The Dreamlovers were an American doo wop group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Formed in 1956, the group took several names early in its c… read moreThe Dreamlovers were an American doo wop group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Formed in 1956, the group took several names early in its career, recording demos as The Romancers and The Midnighters (under which name they backed Chubby C… read moreThe Dreamlovers were an American doo wop group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Formed in 1956, the group took several names early in its career, recording demos as The Romancers and The Midnighters (under which name they backed Chubby Checker on a 1958 recording of "The Twist"). They r… read more
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The Schoolboys
5,190 listeners
A handful of smaller bands have used the name "The Schoolboys" including: 1) the 50's R&B group from Harlem, 2) 80'… read moreA handful of smaller bands have used the name "The Schoolboys" including: 1) the 50's R&B group from Harlem, 2) 80's underground metal cover band 3) an indie rock band formed in Reading, England in 2021. Their in… read moreA handful of smaller bands have used the name "The Schoolboys" including: 1) the 50's R&B group from Harlem, 2) 80's underground metal cover band 3) an indie rock band formed in Reading, England in 2021. Their influences include The Smiths, The Strokes and The Smoking Pop… read more
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The Jarmels
16,052 listeners
The Jarmels were one of those one-hit wonder groups, responsible for a number 12 single in 1961 entitled "A Little Bit of Soap." … read moreThe Jarmels were one of those one-hit wonder groups, responsible for a number 12 single in 1961 entitled "A Little Bit of Soap." If none of their other five singles did remotely as well, that song has lingered in the public con… read moreThe Jarmels were one of those one-hit wonder groups, responsible for a number 12 single in 1961 entitled "A Little Bit of Soap." If none of their other five singles did remotely as well, that song has lingered in the public consciousness, partly with help from periodic new hit versions … read more
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The Students
15,399 listeners
# The Students were an American doo-wop vocal group which formed in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1956. Although they only released 5 sides, two of t… read more# The Students were an American doo-wop vocal group which formed in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1956. Although they only released 5 sides, two of them - I'm So Young and Every Day of the Week - became doo-wop standards. "I'm So Yo… read more# The Students were an American doo-wop vocal group which formed in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1956. Although they only released 5 sides, two of them - I'm So Young and Every Day of the Week - became doo-wop standards. "I'm So Young" in particular became hugely popular (and durable),… read more