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Wednesday 14 March 2018

Doo-Wop Groups: The Showmen

The Showmen


Doo-Wop and R&B Group, The Showmen, was founded and led by Chairmen of the Board leader, General Norman Johnson. They had success with California Beach Music and Northern Soul singles during the 1960's. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: 39-21-46 shapeOur love will grow and It will stand

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Background information
The_Showmen
Name: The Showmen
Origin: Norfolk, Virginia, US
Years active: late 1950's - ?
Label: Minit Records, Swan Records
Original members
General Norman Johnson, lead singer
Milton 'Smokes' Wells, bass vocals
Dorsey 'Chops' Knight, second tenor
Gene 'Cheater' Knight, first tenor
Leslie 'Fat Boy' Felton, baritone (deceased 2014)
Frank Owens, drums
Gordon Banks, (musician)
Randal "Bootney" Wilkins, bass guitar

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