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Formed: 1949 in Newport News, VA
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's
Genre: R&B

Biography:
The Five Keys are generally regarded by aficionados of 1950s R&B vocal group harmony as one of the finest groups to ever record in this genre. They are best known for their Capitol recordings of &"Wisdom of a Fool," &"Close Your Eyes," &a ...More >>

Discography: 1962 Fantastic Five Keys 1960 Five Keys 1957 On the Town 1957 Five Keys on Stage It's a Groove More >>

Group Members: Dickie Smith Rudy West Gene Moore Bernie West Dickie Threat More >> Similar Artists: The Five Satins The Drifters The Moonglows The Flamingos The "5" Royales More >>

Influenced By: The Ravens The Orioles The Platters The Ink Spots Nat King Cole More >> Followers: The Jarmels Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes The Velvet Underground The Four Tops Lou Reed More >>

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