Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Decades Active: 40s, 50s, 60s
R&B combo the Five Red Caps formed in New York City in 1943. According to Marv Goldberg's profile in the November 1991 issue of Discoveries, the group was previously known as the Four Toppers, whose Los Angeles-based original lineup -- tenor/drummer Jimmy Springs, second tenor David Patillo, baritone/bass player Richard Davis, and bass... [+] Read More
Genre: Jazz
Decades Active: 90s
Detroit native Scott Wilkie began crafting his jazz stylings in and around the Motor City in 1985 with his band called Separate Checks and together they gained a name for themselves across the Midwest until their demise in 1991. From there, Wilkie stayed with music, but opted for a change of scenery, moving to Southern California. His touring... [+] Read More