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16 de may. de 2019 · Charles “Chuck” Barksdale, bass singer for the popular doo-wop group The Dells, died on Wednesday (May 15) at the age of 84 in a south suburb of Chicago, according to reports. He had reportedly...
16 de may. de 2019 · Their bass singer and co-founder Chuck Barksdale, who always enjoyed discussing this incredible journey, died on Wednesday after a lengthy illness,according to the singer’s family. He was 84....
15 de may. de 2019 · Charles Barksdale was the bass singer for The Dells, a 1950s doo-wop group that was able to transition to the smooth, stirring soul stylings of later musical eras. They enjoyed decades of touring, chart success, and eventually, entry into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Born on January 11, 1935 in Chicago, Chuck Barksdale is one of the original members of the R&B group the Dells. The Dells (originally known as the El-Rays) were formed in 1952 at Thornton High School in Harvey, Illinois, while the five members (Marvin Junior, Johnny Funches, Verne Allison, Michael McGill and Barksdale) were students.
Chuck Barksdale (born Charles Barksdale, January 11, 1935 – May 15, 2019) - bass, background vocals (1952–1958, 1960-2012) Johnny Funches (July 18, 1935, Chicago – January 23, 1998) - first tenor, lead vocals (1952–58, 1960-1961) Lucius McGill (b. 1935, Chicago) - second tenor, background vocals (1952–54)
25 de feb. de 2004 · Chuck Barksdale reflects on five decades of soul. By James Sullivan. February 25, 2004. The Dells, the pride of Harvey, Illinois, had a smash R&B hit with “Oh, What a Nite” in 1956. Thirteen...
16 de may. de 2019 · By #TeamEBONY | May 16, 2019. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and bass singer for The Dells, Charles "Chuck" Barksdale passed away on Monday, according to the Chicago Sun Times. He was 84...
