Doo wop - rhythm 'n' blues vocal group from Chicago, Illinois, US
Formed in 1952 while they were at Crane High School by Frank Cowan (lead), Leonard Mitchell (first tenor), Wes Spraggins (second tenor), Robert Tharpe (baritone), Clifford Clayborn (bass). In the late 50s they recorded their first singe when Reggie Jackson had already replaced Cowan as lead, Sam Stewart had replaced Clayborn as bass vocalist and Spraggins had left the group.. For their Paso Records' 1961 single they had Major Lance as lead vocalist. In 1963 they had Eddie Williams as lead vocalist, the year that they were meant to have their biggest hit [url=https://www.discogs.com/The-Ideals-Don-Juan-The-Gorilla/release/3364866]"Gorila"[/url]. In 1966 they wrere reduced to a trio with Leonard Mitchell, Reggie Jackson and Sam Stewart. Soon after their demise, Robert Tharpe adopted the nickname Tommy Dark and duetted with Jerry O for some mid 60's singles. Leonard Mitchell joined Channel 3 for one single in the early 70's.
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The Ideals has released 10+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Kissing / I Had A Dream, I Got Lucky (When I Found You) / Tell Her I Apologize, Go-Go Gorilla / Kissing Won't Go Out Of Style. Explore their complete discography on this page.
Some of The Ideals's most popular tracks include Go Go Gorilla, Mighty Lover, The Gorilla, Mo Gorilla, Go Get A Wig. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
Doo wop - rhythm 'n' blues vocal group from Chicago, Illinois, USFormed in 1952 while they were at Crane High School by Frank Cowan (lead), Leonard Mitchell (first tenor), Wes Spraggins (second tenor)... Read the full biography on this page.
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