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May 16, 2019 · Charles “Chuck” Barksdale, bass singer for the popular doo-wop group The Dells, died on Wednesday (May 15) at the age of 84 in a south suburb of Chicago, according to reports. He had reportedly...
May 15, 2019 · Charles Barksdale was the bass singer for The Dells, a 1950s doo-wop group that was able to transition to the smooth, stirring soul stylings of later musical eras. They enjoyed decades of touring, chart success, and eventually, entry into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Nov 9, 2000 · Digital Library. Born on January 11, 1935 in Chicago, Chuck Barksdale is one of the original members of the R&B group the Dells. The Dells (originally known as the El-Rays) were formed in 1952 at Thornton High School in Harvey, Illinois, while the five members (Marvin Junior, Johnny Funches, Verne Allison, Michael McGill and Barksdale) were ...
May 16, 2019 · Their bass singer and co-founder Chuck Barksdale, who always enjoyed discussing this incredible journey, died on Wednesday after a lengthy illness,according to the singer’s family. He was 84....
The Dells were an American R&B vocal group. Formed in high school in 1953 by founding members Marvin Junior, Verne Allison, Johnny Funches, Chuck Barksdale, and Michael and Lucius McGill, under the name the El-Rays. They released their first recording in 1954 and two years later had their first R&B hit with "Oh What a Night".
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May 16, 2019 · Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and bass singer for The Dells, Charles "Chuck" Barksdale passed away on Monday, according to the Chicago Sun Times. He was 84. News of Barksdale's death...
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A public viewing Sunday honored Chicago music legend Chuck Barksdale of the 1950s group, 'The Dells.'. Barksdale died Wednesday after a long illness at age 84. His...
