The Valadeers (Miami, Florida)




Personnel :

Paul Kelly (Lead)

Jimmy Cherry (Baritone)





Biography :

Paul Kelly was born in Overtown Miami, Florida, the fourth of six siblings. Kelly was brought up by his grandmother. In about 1956, Kelly's brother Henry formed a vocal group, with Paul as lead vocalist. It only lasted a few months, before Henry left Miami to go to college. Paul then formed a group with school friends from 20th Street School — The Spades, later known as The Valadeers. Another member was Jimmy Cherry, who later sang with The Fantastics.

Paul Kelly  (1965)                                                                                                                        

In 1960, Kelly went left the group to go solo, recording the standard, "I'll String Along With You" for Dade Records, which was never released, following a dispute between Kelly and the label. A Miami-based singer/songwriter/producer, Clarence Reid (who would later perform as Blowfly), heard Kelly rehearse, and asked him to fill in on lead vocals with his group, The Delmiros, whose lead singer had laryngitis. Kelly recorded a single, "Down With It, Can't Quit It"/"Sooner Or Later", which was released on Selma Records in 1963, under the name Clarence Reid & The Delmiros. Kelly began performing the song live in clubs and became associated with the song. Reid asked him to join The Delmiros on a permanent basis. Paul left the group to pursue a solo career, releasing his debut solo 45, 'It's My Baby' b/w 'The Upset', for the Lloyd imprint in 1965.

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The Honey Bees (Detroit ???)



Personnel :

Joan Sanek

Beverly Rislow

Judy Regenold




Biography :

Vocal group composed by Joan Sanek, Beverly Rislow & Judy Regenold.

Photo from 1959 at a State Fair Parade in Detroit… The Honey Bees from Fraternity Records ? ("Teenage Heartbreak" / "Magic Words").

If anyone has any information : doowop@club-internet.fr

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The Silver Aces (Charlestown, Indiana)

Personnel :

Joe Lyons

Bobby Braswell

Mary Lou Lebetter

Biography :

Vocal group of Charlestown teenagers formed in 1961 who make many appearances in the area backed by instrumentalists known as the Starliters. The Starliters are Tony Kocherperger (guitar), Ed Givens (guitar) and Donnie Hostetler on Drums...

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The Ramrods (Bristol, Pa)



Personnel :

John Romano

Fred Camillucci‎

Jay Rocco

Mike D'Uva

Joe Caro

Vince Laganella




Biography :

Group formed in 1959. They were seniors in high school. The picture was taken in 1960.

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The Nightcaps (Salina, Kansas)



Personnel :

Doug Exline

John Weigand

Bob Sanders

Janet Holm



Biography :

(From The Salina Journal - January 5, 1958)
Freshmen at Kansas State College, Doug Exline, John Weigand, Bob Sanders and Janet Holm formed a group known as the Nightcaps. The foursome sings varied repertoire of popular songs arranged by Bob Sanders who also play Piano accompaniment for the group. They sang for many small parties andd informal groups at the college. Moving up a year in school, experience and popularity they have recently added to their list of successful appearances such jobs as an intermission spot at the Stan Kenton concert, The Fu Carnival, the big three college talent show and a weekly program on the student training radio station KSDB with occasional tape recordings played on Manahattan's KMAN.

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