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The Del-Vikings
American doo-wop group
The Del-Vikings were an American doo-wop musical group that recorded several hit singles in the 1950s and continued to record and tour with various lineups in later decades. The group is notable for the hit songs "Come Go with Me" and "Whispering Bells", and for having been a successful racially mixed musical group during a period of time when such groups were rare.
members: Chuck Jackson, Corinthian "Kripp" Johnson, Gus Backus, Clarence E. Quick, Joey Biscoe, Cleveland Martin, Don Jackson, Norman Wright
labels: Dot Records
genres: doo-wop
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Formation and early fame
The Del-Vikings were formed in 1955 by members of the United States Air Force stationed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with Clarence Quick, Kripp Johnson, Don Jackson, Samuel Paterson, Bernard Robertson, and guitarist Joe Lopes. Because all of the members were in the armed forces, the group constantly risked being disrupted by its members being assigned to other places. This happened soon after the group's forming when Paterson and Robertson were sent to Germany. They were replaced by baritone David Lerchey, the group's first white member, and tenor Norman Wright. Wright had started a group with Lawrence "Prince" Lloyd called the Valverteens from Amarillo Air Force Base, Texas, before joining the Del-Vikings.
American doo-wop musical group that recorded several hit singles in the 1950s. Best known for songs like "Come Go With Me" or "Whispering Bells".
The Dell Vikings (also sometimes written as "The Del Vikings") were formed in 1955 by members of the U.S. Air Force stationed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Known for being one of the first racially integrated doo-wop groups, they blended their vocal harmonies to produce a distinctive and influential sound. Their 1957 breakout hit, "Come Go with Me," reached No. 4 on the R&B charts and No. 5 on the pop charts, followed by another success, "Whispering Bells."
The group split up shortly afterwards because some members of the group were under aged when they signed to , so only some members could be released from this contract and switch to . This led to a split into two separate factions both claiming the Del Vikings name. Despite this division, both groups continued to perform and record.
The Del Vikings were notable for their ability to transcend racial barriers in a segregated era, making them trailblazers in the music industry. Their work not only influenced the doo-wop genre but also paved the way for future integrated music groups.
Also known as: Del Vikings, Del Vikins, Del-Vikings, Dell Vickings, Dell Vikings
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Liner notes
The Del-Vikings, the records, oldest first
Come Go With the Del Vikings
1957 album
They Sing...They Swing
1987 album
Rock ānā Roll Remembered
1990 album
The Lost Tapes
1993 album
1956 Audition Tapes
1993 album
Cool Shake
1995 album
The Big Beat
1995 album
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Quick, an original member of the American doo-wop vocal group the Del-Vikings. The original audition version of the song was recorded by The Del-Vikings in 1956.