The Robins were a successful and influential American
R&B group of the late 1940s and 1950s, one of the earliest such vocal groups who established the basic pattern for the
doo-wop 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
Atlantic Records and move to the
East Coast. This led to a split within the group. Music producers and songwriters
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
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took former Robins members Nunn and
Carl Gardner
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, 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*
* as The Ding Dongs
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Doo-wop groups
African-American musical groups