The Sheppards
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- 83%The Solitaires
- 80%The Jive Five
- 78%The Nutmegs
- 76%Johnnie & Joe
- 74%Don & Juan
- 72%The Charts
- 72%The Mystics
- 68%The Velvets
Biography
This R&B vocal group was formed in 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The Sheppards created a marvellous transitional style of R&B during the early 60s, drawing much of its character from earlier doo-wop, yet incorporating instrumentation and vocal stylings that in later years would inform soul music. They were named after their producer Bill Bunky Sheppard. The members were lead and bass Millard Edwards, lead and top tenor Murrie Eskridge, baritone Jimmy Allen, bass and fifth... Read more