The Penguins
- MatchThe Penguins
- 100%The Del Vikings
- 97%The Crew Cuts
- 91%The Clovers
- 88%The Five Satins
- 86%Dion
- 82%Dion & The Belmonts
- 82%The Marcels
- 79%The Chantels
- 74%The Moonglows
- 73%The Skyliners
Biography
Formed in 1954 in Fremont High School, Los Angeles, California, USA, the Penguins were one of the most important R&B vocal groups from the west coast in the early 50s. Their hit ballad Earth Angel remains one of the most fondly recalled doo-wop recordings. The group comprised lead vocalist Cleveland Cleve Duncan (23 July 1935, Los Angeles, California, USA), Bruce Tate (baritone), Curtis Williams (first tenor) and Dexter Tisby (second tenor). Williams... Read more