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sound. They were founded by Ty Terrell, and twin brothers Billy Richards and Roy Richards. Bobby Nunn soon joined the lineup. They began their career as the Bluebirds but switched to recording as the Robins in May 1949. In 1955, the group disagreed over whether to remain on the West Coast or sign with

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and move to the East Coast. This led to a split within the group. Music producers and songwriters

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took former Robins members Nunn and Carl Gardner, recruited singers Leon Hughes and Billy Guy, and formed

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. The founding Richards brothers and Tyrell continued to record as the Robins until 1961.

Original members

* Bobby Nunn, lead and bassist *Terrell "Ty" Leonard, vocals *Billy Richard, vocals *Roy Richard, vocals

Singles

References

External links

The Robins Story & Discography
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