Wells, Jimmy

Joe

While in the Army during the early ‘50s Wells was stationed with Sergeant Julian ‘Cannonball’ Adderly. They took part in […]

Read More 16

Walker, Gene

Joe

‘Baltimore’s Big Band’ bandleader and saxophonist. Many members over years including Charles Funn (trombone ex-Baltimore Symphony Orchestra), Roy McCoy (trumpet), […]

Read More 11

Tampicos, The

Joe

Teen R&B group from Ashburton area consisted of Johnny Turner (lead vocals), Healey LaCator (guitar), Warren Garrison (sax), and Roy […]

Read More 4

McCleary, Tracy, & His Royal Men of Rhythm 

Joe

House pit band for the famed Royal Theater on Pennsylvania Avenue. McCleary came to Baltimore in the early 1930’s touring […]

Read More 11

Ink Spots, The

Joe

Vocal harmony group originated in Indianapolis in early 1930’s. West Baltimorean Bill Kenny joined the group in 1936 as lead […]

Read More 7

Chambers, Rivers, Orchestra, The

Joe

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

Read More 8