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Formed: 1948 in Baltimore, MD
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's
Genre: R&B

Biography:
Led by Sonny Til, the Orioles were the first black vocal group to sing music directly for a black audience. Through their early recordings -- which were made in the late '40s and early '50s -- the band laid the groundwork for R&B vocal groups and ...More >>

Discography: 1995 Solo Featuring Edna McGriff More >>

Group Members: Alexander Sharp George Nelson Ralph Williams Gregory Carrol Sonny Til More >> Similar Artists: The Platters The Marcels The "5" Royales The Moonglows The Flamingos More >>

Influenced By: The Mills Brothers The Ink Spots More >> Followers: The Drifters Lee Andrews The "5" Royales The Belmonts The Five Keys More >>

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