(Vocal group, 1954–59) The Penguins were an early West Coast doo-wop group formed in 1954, when the group’s members were all attending Fremont High School in Los Angeles. Tenor Curtis Williams created the song ‘Earth Angel’ with two other vocalists. The song, which was going to be a B-side, became a national hit, spending three weeks ...
, and Paul would continue performing into his 90s, achieving iconic status for his contributions to the music world. Styles & Forms | Roots of Rock Personalities | The Penguins | Roots of Rock ...
While many hit doo-wop records featured full instrumental accompaniment, the groups themselves had usually started out singing a cappella. It was, in short, a music that required collaborative effort but no instrumental outlay or expertise, to be performed on street corners as a means of escape, public entertainment, personal fulfilment and professional ambition. Deriving its ...
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