The Falcons

The Falcons were an American rhythm and blues vocal group, some of whose members went on to be influential in soul music.

The Falcons formed in 1955 in Detroit, Michigan on the Mercury Records imprint. After personnel changes in 1956, The Falcons found hits for the Lupine Records label with "You're So Fine" (1959) and "I Found A Love" (1962).

The Falcons were originally:
*Eddie Floyd (1955-1963)
*Bob Manardo (1955-1957)
*Arnett Robinson (1955-1957)
*Tom Shetler (1955-1957)
*Willie Schofield (1955-1963)

Some members were replaced over time:
*Joe Stubbs (1957-1960)
*Wilson Pickett (1960-1963)
*Mack Rice (1957-1963)
*Lance Finnie (1957-1963)
*Robert Ward (1957-1963)

The group were recording under the production wing of Robert West, who gave the group a gospel music sound and recorded the singers on his own Flick label.

Stubbs was lead singer on hits "Just For Your Love" (1959) and "The Teacher" (1960) before Wilson Pickett replaced Stubbs in 1960.

After 1963, the Fabulous Playboys took over the Falcons name. The later group comprised of
*Carlis 'Sonny' Monroe
*James Gibson
*Johnny Alvin
*Alton Hollowell

This group made the R&B chart in 1966 with "Standing On Guard."

Discography

*"You're So Fine" (Relic 1985)
*"I Found A Love" (Relic 1985)
*Marv Johnson / The Falcons (1986)

References

* [http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/Falcons.html The Falcons] via soulwalking.com