The Bobbettes

The Bobbettes
Formed: 1955 in New York, NY [Harlem]
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Disbanded: 1974
Styles: Girl Group, Early R&B
Group Members: Heather Dixon, Reather Dixon, Helen Gathers, Emma Pought, Jannie Pought, Laura Webb
Biography: The Bobbettes were among the first successful girl groups of the rock era; in a field dominated by male artists, their 1957 hit "Mr. Lee" not only cracked the pop Top Ten, but also hit number one on the R&B charts. Originally dubbed the Harlem Queens, the group teamed sisters Emma and Jannie Pought with ...Read full biography
Ultimate Collection
Released: 1998
Label: Titanic
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The Bobbettes received the gray-market treatment in 1997 with The Best of the Bobbettes on Crash Records, but the quality was so poor (and the music so good) that a sonic upgrade was sorely needed. The ...Read full review
Mr. Lee & Other Big Hits
Released: 1989
Label: Revival
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More The Bobbettes albums: Compilations (3), Singles & EPs (1)
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