R&B vocal group from West Baltimore featuring Charles ‘Charlie Buck’ Jones (lead vocals), Jimmy Dumas (bass vocal), Charles Campbell (first tenor), Charles ‘Caesar’ Wells (second tenor), and Louis Campbell (tenor).

February 1958

The group was managed by Lou Karpouzie. They performed at many clubs on Pennsylvania Avenue and many other clubs throughout the city, including a stint as a house band at Adams Lounge in Turner’s Station.

The Veltones circa 1964 L-R: Dumas, Jones, C. Campbell, Wells, L. Campbell.
Courtesy of Brenda Byrdsong

In 1964 they recorded two Charlie Jones original compositions “I Want to Know” and “My Dear” at Ralph Johnson’s Wedge Records. The group also provided back-up vocals on a Wedge single by country singer Joanie Johnson.

The Veltones – “I Want To Know”
The Veltones – “My Dear”

1964           Wedge 1013                 I Want to Know / My Dear

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