At the dawn of the vocal-group era, several years before adolescent hit-making groups were an industry norm, five Harlem, N.Y., boys formed The Mello-Moods, scored a top 10 R&B hit and ultimately influenced countless youngsters who followed. ►
Farewell to musicians and innovators including Johnny Preston, Lamar Fike, Sir George Shearing, Suze Rotolo, Marvin Sease, Monte Owens, Eddie Kirkland, Grady Chapman, Peter Alexander and Maria Elena Walsh ►