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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. [1] They released their first recording in 1954 and two years later had their first R&B hit with "Oh What a Night". [1]
Lucius McGill departed the El-Rays in 1954 and recorded for the Chess brothers' Checker imprint. In 1955, the group renamed themselves the Dells and signed with Vee-Jay Records. That year, collaborating with Count Morris, they released the single 'Tell The World' (Count's track was on the flip side).
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Apr 23, 2008 · With 55 years in the music business ? the last 48 of which have included the same members ? The Dells (Verne Allison, Chuck Barksdale, Johnny Carter, Marvin Junior and Michael ?Mickey? McGill) are the ultimate example of harmonic bliss on and off the stage. Recently, Goldmine caught up with Barksdale, Junior and McGill to discuss a distinguished career that has brought them induction into ...
Nov 14, 2023 · The Dells’ story commenced in 1952 in Harvey, Illinois, where Marvin Junior, Michael and Lucius McGill, Verne Allison, Chuck Barksdale, and Johnny Funches first harmonised as the El-Rays. Despite a challenging start with their initial single, “Darling I Know,” the group persevered.
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Verne Allison (1953 – 2012) The Dells were an American doo-wop group. Formed in high school in 1952 in Harvey, Illinois by founding members Marvin Junior, Verne Allison, Johnny Funches, Chuck Barksdale, and Mickey 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 ...
