The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Wednesday 12 December 2012

Great R&B Groups: The Penguins

The Penguins
Members: Cleveland Duncan (July 23, 1935 - November 7, 2012), 
Curtis Williams (December 11, 1934 - August 10, 1979), 
Dexter Tisby (March 10, 1935) and Bruce Tate (January 27, 1937 - June 20, 1973)



    One of the Groups Plagiarized  by The Cover Group The Crew-Cuts, The Penguins, had success in the days of segregated airplay and watched a cover version of their classic hit placing higher on the charts. Their style is still respected today, please take a listen here and have a fun Wednesday: Hey Senorita , Pledge of love and Earth angel (will you be mine) 


  


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Penguins
Basic Information
OriginLos Angeles, CaliforniaUnited States
GenresDoo WopRhythm and blues
Years active1953–2012
LabelsDootone, MercuryAtlantic[1]
Past members
Cleveland Duncan
Curtis Williams
Dexter Tisby
Bruce Tate
Randy Jones
Ray Brewster
Teddy Harper
Walter Saulsberry
Vesta King
Evelyn King
Vera Walker
Rudy Wilson
Glenn Madison

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