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clockwise from top : Morrie Marino, Robert A Fortunato, Nick Fortunato, Vinny Gangi & William Schwartz
The Aladins (Greenwich, Connecticut)
Personnel :
Morrie Marino
Robert A Fortunato
William Schwartz
Vinny Gangi
Nick Fortunato
Discography :
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Biography :
Unrecorded group from Greenwich (Connecticut) The Aladdins ( was composed by Morrie Marino, Nick and Robert A. Fortunato, William Schwartz & Vinny Gangi.
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George Heidtman, jim morfino, John Falbo & Charlie Velez
The Teen-Clefs (Bronx, New York)
Personnel:
Charlie Velez (Lead)
jim morfino
John Falbo
Charlie Velez
Discography :
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1957 (Left to right) Norman Dunlap, Joseph Denton, Victor Smith, Jimmie Byrd and James Pace
The Jo-Ettes (Kinross Air Force. Base, Michigan)
Personnel :
Norman Dunlap (Lead)
Joseph Denton
Victor Smith
Jimmie Byrd
James Pace
Discography :
???
Biography :
The Jo-Ettes were orignally organized in August of 1955 at Kinross Air Force Base by T-Sgt. Denton of the Communications section at Kinross AFB. The Jo-Ettes entered "Tops in Blue", which is an annual Force talent contest, and placed second. They have appeared on numerous radio and TV shows both in Michigan and Canada and have performed for many benefit shows such as the March of Dimes, Rotary Club and so on. In 1957, The Jo-Ettes have contract with the Aladdin Company of Hollywood, But it seems they never recorded. The quintet consists of T-Sgt. Joseph Denton, A-1C Victor Smith, A-2C James Pace, A-2C Jimmie Byrd and A13C Norman Dunlap. Dunlap, who happens to be the soloist is known for his recordings and has appeared in many night spots in and around Hollywood, Chicago, Boston and numerous other places. This is probably the same guy who recorded for Aladdin in 1953 with the Melodettes "It's Easy To Remember" and "Dream And A Prayer".
Norman Dunlap & The Melodettes
1953 - It's Easy To Remember / Dream And A Prayer (Aladdin 3213)
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Ronald Harris, Doug Grant, George Davis, George Richardson.
The Orlandos (Columbus, Ohio)
Personnel :
Ronald Harris (Lead)
Doug Grant (Baritone)
George Davis (Bass)
George Richardson (Falsetto)
Biography :
Back in the middle 1950’s, The Orlandos had many good singers and especially their lead singer, Ronald Harris had a voice like Frankie Lymon, the lead singer of the Teenagers .The Orlandos were founded by their bass singer, George Davis who had a beautiful and far ranging bass voice. The other member of the Orlandos were George Richardson (falsetto) and Doug Grant. They occur locally for several years and over the years, other young men joining the Orlandos as vacancies, occurred were: Robert Wallace, lead and first tenor, Steve Martin, lead and first tenor, Robert Clark, first tenor, Keith White, first tenor, Leroy Foster, baritone and James Eskridge,bass..
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Left to right : Paul O' Connor, Keith Gwillians, Wes Clanahan, Dan Bowers and Kenton Kidd.
The Continentals (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
Personnel :
Paul O' Connor (Lead)
Keith Gwillians
Wes Clanahan
Dan Bowers
Kenton Kidd
Biography :
Vocal Group from Oklahoma City composed by Paul O' Connor, Keith Gwillians, Wes Clanahan, Dan Bowers and Kenton Kidd. The group was managed by Venita Cravens who brought all of the big shows to Oklahoma City? and who promised them they would be on all the major shows. The Continentals warmed up the audience for many big-name stars such as the Four Preps, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, the Platters and Ricky Nelson. The group will be content with covers and will never record songs.
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The Jaytones (Lakewood, New York)
Personnel :
Jimmy Waters (Lead)
James Bell
James Gibson
Fred Green
Stanley Samuels
Biography:
Lakewood Senior High School singing group formed in 1958 and composed by James Bell, James Gibson, Fred Green, Stanley Samuels and Jimmy Waters. In 1958, they has been entertaining high school students at talent shows and school dance.
Unfortunately, I don't think they are the Jaytones managed by Julius Dixon who recorded at the same time for Timely and Brunswick records. Some sources say The JayTones on Timely and Brunswick were an Italian American trio. If anyone has information about the group, don't hesitate to contact me at:
jcpiazza26@gmail.com
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1958 (L to R) Daniel Johnson, Marv Thompson, Gerald Sims, & Charlie Franks
The Tones (Kalamazoo, Michigan)
Personnel :
Marv Thompson
Gerald Sims
Daniel Johnson
Charlie Franks
Discography :
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Biography :
Vocal group from Kalamazoo Central High School composed by Marv Thompson, Gerald Sims, Daniel Johnson & Charlie Franks
Thanks to Joel Chandler.
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clockwise from top left: Gene Antonio, Tony Freda, Ralph Conti, Emanuele Alfano & Charles Sousa.
The Preludes (Newark, NJ)
Personnel :
Emanuele Alfano
Gene Antonio
Tony Freda
Ralph Conti
Charles Sousa
Biography :
Emanuele Alfano beginning with the Italian American Feast Bands while still in high school in Jersey City. He was the lead singer in a variety of musical groups, including The Preludes from West Side High School. The Preludes were composed by Gene Antonio , Tony Freda , Ralph Conti , Emanuele Alfano & Charles Sousa. They perform locally but will never have the opportunity to record their music.
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The Teentones (New York)
Personnel :
Wesley "Wess" Yhonne Johnson
Carl Ray Johnson
Harold Moore
George Howell
Aaron Hall
Discography :
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Biography :
Wesley "Wess" Yhonne Johnson was drum major at Atkins High School and later became a vocalist. He formed a group known as the Teen Tones, featuring Carl Ray Johnson, Harold Moore, George Howell and Aaron Hall. These five teenagers rocked the city with their vocal skills. Wess later traveled to New York, Canada, and eventually Europe, where he became popular as the best black artist in Europe. With headquarters in Rome, Wess became lead vocalist for Wess and the Airedales and performed with such greats as Elton John, Barry White, Curtis Mayfield, Tom Jones, Claude Francois, Johnny Haliday, Lola Falana and many, many others.
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The Skylarks (Alton, Illinois)
Personnel :
Frank Holmes
Mike Taylor
Johnny Harp
Jimmy Wilson
... Johnson
Have they recorded? If anyone know this group .... jcpiazza26@gmail.com
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