The Solitaires ~ Similar Artists
The Five Keys
- 83% match to The Solitaires
This US R&B vocal group helped shape the rhythm and blues revolution of the early 50s. The ensemble was formed as the Sentimental Four in Newport News, Virginia, USA, in 1945, and originally comprised two sets of brothers - Rudy West (25 July 1932, Newport News, Virginia,...
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The Velvets
- 69% match to The Solitaires
This Texas-based 50s-styled R&B vocal group were fronted by Virgin Johnson (29 December 1935, Odessa, Texas, USA) and included Clarence Rigsby (lead tenor), Robert Thursby (tenor), William Solomon (baritone) and Mark Prince (bass). Formed by English teacher Johnson and four...
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The Dubs
- 67% match to The Solitaires
The original members of this vocal group from Harlem, New York, USA, were lead Richard Blandon, first tenor Billy Carlisle, tenor Cleveland Still, baritone James "Jake" Miller, and bass Thomas Gardner. They came together in 1957 and were an amalgamation of members of two...
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The Marvelows
- 64% match to The Solitaires
Formed in Chicago Heights, Illinois, USA, in 1959, Melvin Mason (lead), Willie "Sonny" Stevenson (tenor), Frank Paden (bass) and Johnny Paden (tenor) were originally known as the Mystics. They became the Marvelows in 1964, following the addition of tenor Jesse Smith (1942,...
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The Earls
- 63% match to The Solitaires
Although "Remember Then" was their only hit, the Earls were one of the most accomplished white doo-wop groups of the early 60s. The lead singer Larry Chance (Larry Figueiredo, 19 October 1940, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA) formed the group in New York's Bronx area in the late...
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The HeartBeats
- 63% match to The Solitaires
This doo-wop vocal quartet was formed in Queens, New York, USA, in 1954, originally named simply the Hearts. Three of the band members, Albert Crump (lead), Wally Roker (bass) and Vernon Sievers (baritone), met while attending Woodrow Wilson High School. They completed the...
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The Fiestas
- 62% match to The Solitaires
Formed in Newark, New Jersey, USA, c.1958, the Fiestas were known for their R&B hit "So Fine", released on Old Town Records the following year. The group consisted of Tommy Bullock (lead vocals), Eddie Morris (tenor), Sam Ingalls (baritone) and Preston Lane (bass). Two...
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