Vocal harmony group formed in 1952 in East Baltimore. Members Percy Cosby (leader), Thomas Smith, William Kennedy, and Joseph Wiggins.
While performing in a club in Miami, Florida the group was ‘discovered’ by Henry Stone, A&R man for DeLuxe Records. Their record “Tender Darling” b/w “Siam Sam” was released in March 1955.
and Thomas Smith (not shown: Percy Cosby).
Record as the Val-Tones:
1955 Deluxe 6084 Tender Darling / Siam Sam
