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Doo-wop - rhythm 'n' blues vocal ensemble

Formed in Washington, D.C., in 1946 with constantly changing line-up. After their first single at Rainbow Records (10), their manager Louis Krefetz brought them to Rainbow Records (10) in February 1951. There were several incarnations of the group by one or the other of the starting formation. In 1989 they received the Rhythm and Blues Foundation Pioneer Award. In 1991 they were inducted in the United in Group Harmony (UGHA) Hall of Fame. In 2002 they were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame. In 2003 The Clovers were inducted into The Doo Wop Hall of Fame

Founding members were: John 'Buddy' Bailey (lead), Matthew McQuater (tenor) (1946 - 1961), Harold "Hal" Lucas (baritone), Harold Winley (bass), Bill Harris (guitar) (1951 - 1958)

Additional members:
John Phillip (1952 - 1953)
Charlie White (1953 - 1954)
Billy Mitchell (1954 - 1957, rejoins 1958)
James "Toy" Walton
Robert Russell
Roosevelt "Tippie" Hubbard
Nathaniel Bouknight
Peggy Winley Mills
Ann Winley
Bobby Adams
Johnny Taylor
Ray Loper
John Bowie
Steve Charles (1980 - 1990)
Johnny Mason
Andrew Lawyer
Chuck Battle

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The Clovers is on Tour!

2 shows scheduled

Next Show:

Apr 17, 2026

The Moroccan Lounge

Los Angeles, CA

View all 2 shows in the Tour tab below
Upcoming Tour Dates
  • Desert Daze Presents: Kate Clover + Jenny Don't & The Spurs

    APR 18 - Los Angeles, California

  • Kate Clover + Jenny Don't & The Spurs @ 191 Toole

    APR 25 - Tucson, Arizona

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The Clovers has released 53+ albums. Some of their notable releases include The Very Best Of The Clovers, Down In The Alley: The Best Of The Clovers, The Best Of The Clovers (Love Potion No. 9). Explore their complete discography on this page.

Some of The Clovers's most popular tracks include Love Potion No. 9 - Remastered / Single Version, Love Potion No. 9, Love Potion Number 9, Devil or Angel, One Mint Julep. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.

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