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    Ink Spots, The

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    The Ink Spots were the inspiration for many black vocal groups of the 1950s – for The Ink Spots were black but had hits in the white charts.

    They sang in close harmony with a light backing behind their clear, easy vocals.

    Their last British hit was Melody Of Love in 1955.

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    Orville “Hoppy” Jones
    Vocals, cello (bass)
    Ivory “Deek” Watson
    Vocals, guitar
    Jerry Daniels
    Vocals, guitar, ukulele
    Charlie Fuqua
    Vocals, guitar
    Bill Kenny
    Vocals
    Bernie Mackey
    Vocals, guitar

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