The Videos were a short-lived American Doo-wop group. The group was formed in 1957 by five individuals who were each seventeen years old.[1]
- Charles Baskerville (second tenor)[1]
- Clarence Bassett (first tenor), previously with The Five Sharps[1][2]
- Ronald Cussey (often given as Cuffey) (lead, second tenor), previously with The Five Sharps[1][2][3]
- Johnny Jackson (baritone), previously with The Five Sharps[1][3]
- Ronnie Woodhall (lead, bass)[1][2]
Performing a cover of The Orioles' "At Night" at Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater, the group came to the attention of WWRL disk-jockey Jocko Henderson via Sid Wick.[1][3] Hendrson arranged a record deal with Philadelphia's Casino Records, and their first release "Trickle Tricke" is considered a doo-wop classic.[1][2] The record did not chart on Billboard, but did hit #90 on Cashbox.[3] Before the next single could be recorded, Ronald Cussey had been diagnosed with leukemia and Ronnie Woodhall had died.[1][3] With a lead singer and a second tenor gone the group had ended before any momentum could be established.[1] Charles Baskerville and Clarence Bassett then became members of Shep and the Limelites.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Warner, Jay (2006). American Singing Groups: A History from 1940s to Today. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 220. ISBN 9780634099786.
- 1 2 3 4 Rosalsky, Mitch (2002). Encyclopedia of Rhythm & Blues and Doo-Wop Vocal Groups. Scarecrow Press. p. 604. ISBN 9780810845923.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Simmons, Rick (2018). Carolina Beach Music Encyclopedia. McFarland. pp. 279–280. ISBN 9781476667676.