The Clovers

Doo-wop - rhythm 'n' blues vocal ensemble

Formed in Washington, D.C., in 1946 with constantly changing line-up. After their first single at [l=Rainbow Records (10)], their manager [a=Louis Krefetz] brought them to [l=Atlantic] in February 1951. There were several incarnations of the group by one or the other of the starting formation. In 1989 they received the Rhythm and Blues Foundation Pioneer Award. In 1991 they were inducted in the United in Group Harmony (UGHA) Hall of Fame. In 2002 they were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame. In 2003 The Clovers were inducted into The Doo Wop Hall of Fame

Founding members were: John 'Buddy' Bailey (lead), Matthew McQuater (tenor) (1946 - 1961), Harold "Hal" Lucas (baritone), Harold Winley (bass), Bill Harris (guitar) (1951 - 1958)

Additional members:

John Phillip (1952 - 1953)

Charlie White (1953 - 1954)

Billy Mitchell (1954 - 1957, rejoins 1958)

James "Toy" Walton

Robert Russell

Roosevelt "Tippie" Hubbard

Nathaniel Bouknight

Peggy Winley Mills

Ann Winley

Bobby Adams

Johnny Taylor

Ray Loper

John Bowie

Steve Charles (1980 - 1990)

Johnny Mason

Andrew Lawyer

Chuck Battle