#InkSpots

Named in honor of the late Chick Webb, the station began operating with a 1,000-watt transmitter in 1955. From 1955 […]

Born Earlington Tilghman in Baltimore. After a three-year stint in the army, ‘Sonny’ began singing in local clubs and talent […]

Formed in West Baltimore in 1946 as the Oakaleers, they were pioneers of R&B and went on to become one […]

Vocal group led by Sonny Hatchett (vocals ex-Cardinals, Hi-Fi’s). By 1962 the Swallows had split up and Eddie Rich came […]

Formed around 1953 in East Baltimore. The original line-up included James Gilyard (bass), Gene Hawkins (guitar ex-Magic-Tones), Dave Saunders (sax), […]

Jazz group featuring Preston Brown (Hammond organ), Purnell Rice (drums), and vocalists Ruby Glover and Ernie Brown (of Harvey Fuqua’s […]

Vocalist born in Philadelphia and grew up in Baltimore. He joined the Ink Spots in 1945 and remained with the […]

Baritone vocalist and comedian began singing on street corners with his neighborhood friends, then on to local groups. He sang […]

Herman ‘Junior’ Denby. Former lead singer of the vocal harmony group the Oakaleers which later became known as the Swallows. […]

Led by pianist Rivers Chambers, former leader of the Royal Theater house band. The dance band / society band performed […]