The Paradons

The Paradons are an American doo wop vocal group from Bakersfield, California, United States, that formed in 1959.[1]

The Paradons
OriginKern County, Bakersfield, California, United States
GenresR&B, doo-wop, soul, rock-n-roll Country
Years active1959–1960
LabelsMilestone Records
Past membersWest Tyler
Billy Meyers
Chuck Weldon
William Powers
Websitemyspace.com/theparadons

The group began by singing locally at school dances and clubs. Within a few months they secured a recording session with Milestone Records,[1] and recorded eight songs. Their first release with the label, "Diamonds and Pearls" / "I Want Love", became a hit in the US, peaking at number 27 on the US Billboard R&B chart and number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1960.[1]

The group appeared on American Bandstand and at the Apollo Theater in the wake of its success.

The group soon broke up over monetary disputes, having been together less than a year.[2]

Despite the group's demise, Milestone continued releasing singles from their initial recording sessions, but these releases – "Bells Ring", "Take All of Me", and "I Had a Dream" – did not chart.[2][3]

Members

Joe Karp and Billy Meyers revived the group in 1965 as 'Joey and the Paradons'.

References
  1. Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 1901. ISBN 0-85112-939-0.
  2. Biography, AllMusic
  3. "The Paradons" Discography; Discogs.com 26-05-2015 May 25, 2015
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