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US group from Louisville, KY, originally formed by Ray Allen (Bass Guitar), Hardy Martin (Lead Guitar), Vernon Velty (Rhythm Guitar), Duke Marsh (Sax) and Ronnie Lloyd (Drums).

By 1960 the band added a regular vocal group The Tren-Dells and a solo lead singer, Paul Penny, for their live perfomances. In 1961, Hardy and Ray assembled another Carnation's band with a female member, Diane Patton, and recorded several instrumental sides.

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The Carnations has released 4+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Funny Time, Scorpion / Fireball Mail, Wing And A Prayer / Leap Year. Explore their complete discography on this page.

Some of The Carnations's most popular tracks include Scorpion, Long Tall Girl, I've Got Spies, Casual, Kick It Out. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.

US group from Louisville, KY, originally formed by Ray Allen (Bass Guitar), Hardy Martin (Lead Guitar), Vernon Velty (Rhythm Guitar), Duke Marsh (Sax) and Ronnie Lloyd (Drums).By 1960 the band added a... Read the full biography on this page.

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