The Vocaleers
The Vocaleers were an American doo-wop and R&B group formed in Harlem, New York,
in 1952. The original lineup featured Joe Duncan, Herman Dunham, William Walker,
Melvin Walton, and Teddy Williams. Initially performing as the Rainbows, they
began appearing at school events and talent contests, including those associated
with the Apollo Theater scene. In December 1952, they released their debut
single “Be True” backed with “Oh Where”, which became a regional success. In
March 1953, the group released “Is It a Dream”, which reached number 4 on the
Billboard R&B chart. Lineup changes...
