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  1. This is a list of doo-wop musicians . Contents: Top. 0–9. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. X. Y. Z. A. The Accents. The Ad Libs. The Alley Cats. Lee Andrews & the Hearts. The Angels. The Aquatones. The Ardells. The Avons.

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Doo-wopDoo-wop - Wikipedia

    Doo-wop (also spelled doowop and doo wop) is a subgenre of rhythm and blues music that originated in African-American communities during the 1940s, [2] mainly in the large cities of the United States, including New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Baltimore, Newark, Detroit, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles.

  3. Mar 15, 2024 · Doo-wop, style of rhythm-and-blues and rock-and-roll vocal music popular in the 1950s and ’60s. The structure of doo-wop music generally featured a tenor lead vocalist singing the melody of the song with a trio or quartet singing background harmony. The term doo-wop is derived from the sounds made.

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    • The Drifters. 166 votes. The Drifters are truly a testament to the staying power of doo-wop music, with a legacy spanning over half a century and a talent for seamlessly blending R&B, soul, and rock and roll.
    • The Platters. 233 votes. The Platters earned their status as one of the finest doo-wop groups through their elegant harmonies, refined arrangements, and timeless love songs.
    • The Del-Vikings. 138 votes. The Del-Vikings stand out in the doo-wop pantheon for their unique formation story, having met and formed while they were in the United States Air Force.
    • The Flamingos. 180 votes. The Flamingos epitomize the enchanting, soulful side of doo-wop music, with an effortless blend of intricate harmonies and passionate delivery that has won the hearts of fans across generations.
  4. Doo Wop was one of the most popular genres of rock & roll and R&B in the late '50s. Doo wop artists were vocal groups, with each singer in the group taking a different part that interweaved with the other singers. Frequently, the backing vocalists sang nonsense words as rhythm, and the genre's name derives from this trait.

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  6. The Flamingos are an American doo-wop group formed in Chicago in 1953. The band became popular in mid-to-late 1950s and are known for their 1959 cover version of " I Only Have Eyes for You ". They have since been hailed as one of the finest and most influential vocal groups in pop and doo wop music history.

  7. Sep 6, 2012 · Fred Ramage/Getty Images. During the early 1950s, when rock 'n' roll's history was beginning to come together, no single type of music sold better — or was more influential in binding teenagers...

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