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The Belmonts Biography, Photos, Pictures

The history of the Belmonts is usually linked to that of their lead singer, Dion (born Dion DiMucci, July 18, 1939), with whom they had their biggest hits In point of fact, however, the link up between Dion and the Belmonts actually lasted only two years, and the group existed (albeit briefly) prior to and a long after his time with them

The Big DooWopper Biography, Photos, Pictures

Cornell Williams, aka The Big Doowopper, was born on November 13, 1953, in Grenada, MS Born partially blind, he completely lost his sight at the age of 17 due to cataracts When he was six years old he started taking piano lessons before moving to Chicago with his parents

The Big Three Trio Biography, Photos, Pictures

For the legendary Willie Dixon, the Big Three Trio was an important launching pad for a fantastic career Pianist Leonard “Baby Doo” Caston and guitarist Bernardo Dennis (replaced after a year by Ollie Crawford) joined upright bassist Dixon to form the popular trio in 1946

The Bihari Brothers Biography, Photos, Pictures

As the founders of Modern Records the Bihari Brothers, Jules, Joe, Lester and Saul, formed the base of one of the most influential r&b labels in pop history Counted among the artists who recorded for Modern are John Lee Hooker, Elmore James, Hadda Brooks, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Lowell Fulson, B

The Blackbyrds Biography, Photos, Pictures

The Blackbyrds were a jazz-funk group with thick R&B streaks running down their backs Assembled by Donald Byrd in 1974, the group’s original members — percussionist Pericles “Perk” Jacobs, Jr

The Blackwood Brothers Biography, Photos, Pictures

The Blackwood Brothers sang gospel for over 60 years, and from the 1950s to the ’70s, they were one of the most popular gospel groups in the US One of their biggest fans was a young Elvis Presley, who auditioned — and was turned down — for the group in 1953

The Blenders Biography, Photos, Pictures

With a name that sounds like a section of an appliance store, the vocal group the Blenders made their debut at Harlem’s important Apollo Theater in 1949 and snagged an exclusive recording contract with Decca shortly thereafter

The Blue Jays Biography, Photos, Pictures

The Blue Jays perfectly represent the transitional era between ’50s R&B and the ’60s soul era by singing doo wop-styled songs with a gospelly lead vocal They are best known for their 1961 Top 40 hit “Lovers Island,” which many consider to be the last hit record in true doo wop style

The Bluegrass Parlor Band Biography, Photos, Pictures

After moving from Virginia to Florida in 1970, Tom Henderson opened a bluegrass instrument and record store in the Tampa area After over a decade of live shows and lessons, he formed the Bluegrass Parlor Band with some of his young pupils

The Bluenotes Biography, Photos, Pictures

The Bluenotes were a ’50s vocal group from Asheboro, NC, consisting of Ralph Harrington, Pat Patterson, Tom Underwood, and Joe Tanner They had a pop singles chart entry in 1959 with “I Don’t Know What It Is