About The Dells
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". After disbanding due to a near-fatal car crash in 1958, the band re-formed in 1960 with Funches being replaced by Johnny Carter. This lineup remained together until Carter's death in 2009. In 2004 the Dells were inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. The group performed until illness forced longtime lead singer Marvin Junior and bass vocalist Chuck Barksdale into retirement, ending the group's 60-year run.
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3:34There Is THE MIGHTY DELLS Video Steven Bogarat
Head, Ray Charles, Rhythm and blues, Marvin Junior, Verne Allison, Music industry, Dinah Washington, Concert, soo, Fats Domino, Y&T, The Dells
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2:57PAIN IN MY HEART, The Dells, Vee-Jay #258 1957
Marvin Junior, Verne Allison, Johnny Funches, The Dells
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5:48The Dells - "Reminiscing - So Good To See You Again" Bluewolf Club Mix
R.E.M., Head, Ray Charles, Rhythm and blues, Marvin Junior, Verne Allison, Music industry, Dinah Washington, Concert, soo, Fats Domino, NME, Y&T, The Dells
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1:00What happened to the Dells?
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