Shirelles

Line-Up:

Addie Harris, Shirley Alston, Beverly Lee, Doris Kenner

Formed originally as The Poquellos, while still in High School, the group began recording under their new name for the small TIARA label in early 1958 +++ Their own composition and first success, however, "I met him on a Sunday", was sold for national distribution to DECCA +++ When TIARA records became SCEPTER in 1959, the group released all of their following records on this label +++ A string of hits followed until late 1964, including "Tonight's the night", "Will you still love me tomorrow", "Dedicated to the one I love", "Mama said" and "Soldier Boy" +++ In 1968, Doris Kenner left the group, but returned in 1975 +++ Later, also Shirley Alston left to pursue a solo career, performing under the name of Lady Rose +++ The group was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 +++