The Dells were indeed a remarkable and enduring American R&B vocal group with a career spanning six decades. Here's a more detailed look at their journey and significance: Formation and Early Days: * They formed in 1952 in Harvey, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, initially as The El-Rays. * The founding members were high school classmates at Thornton Township High School: * Marvin Junior (Lead Baritone/Vocals) * Verne Allison (Second Tenor/Background Vocals) * Michael McGill (Baritone/Background V

The Dells were an American R&B vocal group. Formed in high school in 1953 by founding members Marvin Junior, Verne Allison, Johnny Funches, Chuck Barksdale, and Michael and Lucius McGill, under the name the El-Rays. They released their first recording in 1954 and two years later had their first R&B hit with "Oh What a Night". After disbanding due to a near-fatal car crash in 1958, the band re-formed in 1960 with Funches being replaced by Johnny Carter. This lineup remained together until Carter'

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