• The Volchords

    The Volchords (Pittsburgh)

     

    Personnel ;

    Edward Sanders (Lead, First Tenor)

    Bobby "Fat Boy" McClendon (Second Tenor)

    Andrew Boyd (Bass)

    Sylvester Harris (Baritone)

    Raymond Davis (First Tenor)

    Rodney Dwyer (Bongo) Arnold Grant (Drums)

     

    Discography :

    1961 - Peek-A-Boo Love / Bongo Love (Regatta 2004)

     

    Biography :

    In the Hill District section of Pittsburgh, Edward "Edgy" Sanders and Raymond "Di Di" Davis  organised a group called the Youngsters consisted of Quinten Washington (Lead) , Edward Sanders (First Tenor), Dennis Cuff (Second Tenor), Jimmy Malone (Baritone) and Raymond Davis (Bass). In 1957, after some appearances, Dennis Cuff left and was replaced by James Stuart and Edward Sanders took over the lead, Quinten Washington now became the second lead Tenor. They changed their name to the Lavadors. The Lavadors started making appearances at local Teen dances. By the summer of 1959, they billed themselves as The Volchords. In 1959, Quinten Washington opted to leave and was replaced by Bobby "Fat Boy" McClendon. Both Jimmy Malone and James Stuart departed to join the military. Auditions produced several newcomers, Andrew Boyd and Sylvester Harris. In the later part of 1959, the group opened for the Isley Brothers and their new RCA release "Shout". A recording session was arranged. "Peek-A-Boo Love" and "Bongo Love" was released by Regatta during July 1961. The Volchords disbanded  in early 1963.

     

    Songs :

      
         Bongo Love                                   Peek-A-Boo Love

     

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