The Royal Holidays

The Royal Holidays, a Detroit-based group, began singing in 1955, and like many groups of the period, started on the street corners and in the parks. The group consisted of: Vernon Williams (first tenor/lead), Chester Scott (also first tenor/lead), Kenneth Fuqua (second tenor/lead), Jerry Wallace (baritone), and Charles Farley (bass). Having no original material of their own, Vernon Williams was "recruited" through Chester Scott, not only for his singing ability, but also for his writing talents. Between 1955 and 1958, the group honed their skills and gained experience perform...