The Dells were an American R&B vocal group. Formed in high school in 1953 by founding members Marvin Junior, Verne Allison, Johnny Funches, Chuck Barksdale, and Michael and Lucius McGill, under the name the El-Rays. They released their first recording in 1954 and two years later had their first R&B hit with "Oh What a Night". After disbanding due to a near-fatal car crash in 1958, the group re-formed in 1960 with Funches being replaced by Johnny Carter. This lineup remained together until Carter's death in 2009. In 2004 the Dells were inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. The group performed until illness forced longtime lead singer Marvin Junior and bass vocalist Chuck Barksdale into retirement, ending the group's 60-year run.
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- 2021 It's Not Unusual Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 2008 Then & Now Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 2000 Reminiscing Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1992 I Salute You Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1989 Oh, What A Night Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1984 One Step Closer Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1981 Whatever Turns You On Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1980 I Touched a Dream Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1979 Face to Face Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1978 New Beginnings Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1977 Love Connection Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1977 They Said It Couldn't Be Done, but We Did It! Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1976 No Way Back Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1974 The Dells vs. The Dramatics Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1973 Give Your Baby a Standing Ovation Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1973 The Dells Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1973 The Mighty Mighty Dells Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1972 Sweet as Funk Can Be Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1972 The Dells Sing Dionne Warwicke's Greatest Hits Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1971 Freedom Means Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1969 Like It Is, Like It Was Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1969 Love Is Blue Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1968 Always Together: The Dells Musical Menu Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1968 There Is Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1965 It's Not Unusual Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet
- 1959 Oh, What a Nite Not in stock right now, or not on vinyl yet