The Delta Rhythm Boys

The Delta Rhythm Boys The Delta Rhythm Boys American vocal group The Delta Rhythm Boys were an American vocal group active from 1934 to 1987.[1] Quick facts Background information, Genres ... The Delta Rhythm Boys The quartet with pianist Rene DeKnight. Top left to right: Lee Gaines, DeKnight. Center: Carl Jones. Bottom left to right: Traverse Crawford, Kelsey Pharr. Background information Genres R&B, jazz, gospel, doo-wop Years active 1934–1987 Close The group was formed at Langston University in Langston, Oklahoma, in 1934 by Carl Jones, Traverse Crawford, Otha Lee Gaines, and Kelsey Pharr.[1] They moved to Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1936 and worked there under Frederick Hall as the Frederick Hall Quintet and the New Orleans Quintet.[1]…

GENRES: Rhythm & Blues, Gospel, Vocal Group