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.
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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