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The Blossoms were an American girl group that originated from California. During their height of success in the 1960s, the group's lineup consisted of Darlene Love, Fanita James, and Jean King .
- Fanita James, Gloria Jones
- 1954–1990; 2000–present
4. Dez. 2023 · Fanita Barrett (her maiden name), Gloria A. Jones, Jewel Cobbs, Pat Howard and twin sisters Annette and Nanette Williams joined together to create a group that would be known as the Dreamers. Fanita’s brother Ronald Barrett was already a success with his vocal group, The Meadowlarks.
27. Dez. 2023 · I see from the latest issue of Record Collector magazine that Fanita James (né Barrett) died last month, aged 85 (also noted in a couple of places online and on the Blossoms' Wikipedia page).
The Blossoms career began at the Fremont High School, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. in 1954, as the group the Dreamers (members: Fanita Barret, Gloria Jones, Nanette Williams, Annette Williams, Patricia Howard and Jewel Cobbs). During 1954, they recorded for the Flair Records imprint.
Soul singer, also known as Fanita Barrett, was a member of ''The Blossoms'' from 1954 to 1990 and 2000 - present. Born: August 13, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri. In Groups: Bob B. Soxx And The Blue Jeans, The Angels (26), The Blossoms, The Dreamers (4), The Playgirls (3), The Coeds (5), The Rollettes. Variations:
Starting out as the Dreamers, the Blossoms were students at Fremont High School in Los Angeles in 1954 and were discovered by singer Richard Berry at a school talent show. At that time the group consisted of Fanita James, sisters Annette and Nanette Williams, and Gloria Jones.
That year also brought a lineup change: Fanita James attended a wedding and heard a twenty-year old Darlene Wright sing. James then invited the gifted Wright to become the lead singer of the Blossoms. By 1960, the Williams twins had left and the group was now a trio.
