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Original Dells vocalist Johnny Funches died of pneumonia on January 23, 1998, at the age of 62. Johnny Carter died of cancer on August 21, 2009, at the age of 75. [11] Carter is one of the few artists to be a double Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, having been inducted with The Flamingos in 2001, and the Dells in 2004.
- The El-Rays, The Mighty Dells
- Harvey, Illinois, U.S.
- 1953–2012
Johnny Funches. Born 18 July 1935, Harvey, Illinois. U.S.A. The original lead singer of American R&B vocal group, The Dells. The Dells were an American R&B vocal group. Formed in high school in 1952 by founding members Marvin Junior, Verne Allison, Johnny Funches, Chuck Barksdale, and Mickey and Lucius McGill, under the name the El-Rays, they ...
Marvin Junior († 2013), Johnny Funches, Verne Allison, Lucius und Mickey McGill und Chuck Barksdale gingen alle zusammen in Harvey auf eine Schule und entschlossen sich zusammen eine Band zu gründen, die sich zunächst The El-Rays nannte.
JahrTitel AlbumHöchstplatzierung, Gesamtwochen, ...(uk)Höchstplatzierung, Gesamtwochen, ...(us)1956Oh What a Nite Oh, What a Nite——1962The (Bossa Nova) Bird—US 97 (3 Wo.) US1965Stay in My Corner It’s Not Unusual——1967O-O, I Love You There Is—US 61 (10 Wo.) US- 2012
- 1953 als The El-Rays
- Marvin Junior
2. Nov. 2013 · THE DELLS - "OH WHAT A NITE" (1956) A US soul vocal and close harmony group formed in 1953 as the El-Rays, when the members - Johnny Funches (18 July 1935, d. 23 January 1998; lead), Marvin...
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21. Okt. 2018 · Johnny Funches died in January of 1998, due to pneumonia. Johnny Carter died of cancer in 2009, and Marvin Junior died May 29, 2013 from heart and kidney problems. In 1991, Robert Townsend produced and directed The Five Heartbeats, a film loosely based on the professional career of the Dells.
23. Jan. 1998 · Real Name: Johnny Funches. Profile: Born: July 18, 1935, Harvey, Illinois. Died of pneumonia on January 23, 1998. Former lead vocalist for The Dells (1952-58). Variations: Viewing All | Johnny Funches. Funches, Funchess, J Funches, J. Fuchess, J. Funches, J. Funckes, J.Funches, John Funches, John Funchess, Junchness.
The Dells were an American R&B vocal group. Formed in high school in 1953 by founding members Marvin Junior, Verne Allison, Johnny Funches, Chuck Barksdale, and Michael and Lucius McGill, under the name the El-Rays. They released their first recording in 1954 and two years later had their first R&B hit with "Oh What a Night". After disbanding due to a near-fatal car crash in 1958, the band re ...
