Rita Dorsey (aka Doryse) sang lead in a number of Baltimore groups including the Upsetters, and Hominy Grits. In 1964 recorded the song “Done Got Over” with the Upsetters on the Zenette label. Rita also released singles on Ru-Jac Records circa 1965-66.
Rita sang at the Royal Theater with a band consisting of eight-piece horn section and rhythm section directed by Paul Johns…
In the ‘70s Doryse fronted the R&B group Hominy Grits.
Record release by Rita & the Upsetters:
1964 Zenette 1770 Done Got Over
Record release by Rita Doryse with The Shyndells Band:
196* Ru-Jac 0016 Wait Til Then / When I’m Alone
Record release by Rita Doryse with the Bob Craig Combo:
196* Ru-Jac 0017 Please Let Me Love You / Goodie Goodie
