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The Dell-Vikings

The Del Vikings formed in 1955, they contained five young American Air Force men (all black). In 1956, they won a song contest run by the Air Force while stationed in Pittsburgh. Fee-Bee records released their big hits "Come Go With Me" which became a million seller in 1957, and "Whispering Bells". National distribution was handled by Dot. The members have changed constantly over the decades. Original group members in early 1957: Corinthian "Kripp" Johnson, Clarence Quick, David Lerchey, Norman Wright and Donald "Gus" Backus.

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The Dell-Vikings

Members

Chuck Jackson

Corinthian "Kripp" Johnson

Gus Backus

Clarence E. Quick

Cleveland Martin

Norman Wright (3)

Links

http://www.uncamarvy.com/DelVikings/delvikings.html

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvpFHksSP_B22phTzcrX2pg/featured

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Del-Vikings

https://www.post-gazette.com/ae/music/2009/10/09/My-entry-into-the-music-biz-a-hit-with-the-Dell-Vikings/stories/200910090223

https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/311745

By Kyle Larson