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The Mills Brothers
The Mills Brothers, an American jazz and pop vocal quartet consisting of four
brothers—John Jr. (bass/guitar), Herbert (tenor), Harry (baritone), and Donald
(tenor)—were born in Piqua, Ohio to parents John H. and Eathel Mills. The group
began performing locally, imitating instruments with their voices while John Jr.
played the ukulele or guitar. Their unique sound was inspired by their father's
barbershop quartet, The Four Kings of Harmony, and their early experiences
singing in church choirs.
Their breakthrough came in 1928 when they accompanied the Harold Greenameyer
Band for...
