The Velvet Angels

about

Nolan Strong & The Diablos were a Detroit-based R&B and doo-wop vocal group best known for its hit songs "The Wind" and "Mind Over Matter." The group was one of the most popular, pre-Motown, R&B acts in Detroit during the mid 1950s, through the early 1960s. In 1964, the group disbanded. In 1964, as the Diablos were dissolving, the Velvet Angels were forming. The group would include Diablos alumni Johnson and Hunter along with Calhoun (baritone) and Cy Iverson (tenor). Iverson had gone to high school with Johnson, and Calhoun had recorded with Johnson as part of Williams' "new" group on Fortune. Tired of being devils (diablos is Spanish for devils), they decided angels would be a better name. Velvet was added to describe their smooth and velvety harmonies, calling to mind groups like the Mills Brothers and Ink Spots. The Velvet Angels performed at clubs around Detroit and across the border in Canada, while perfecting their material. They then traveled to New Jersey in search of greater opportunity. Soon after setting up residence in Jersey City, they found an ad for a talent show in the local paper. As luck would have it, they performed at show and won! Frank Sheldon, the show sponsor and owner of the Tender Trap club in Fairview, NJ, was looking for this type of group. The Velvet Angels were talented and versatile doing a mix of R&B, pop, gospel, and soul music, and doing them all a cappella. Things were starting to happen for the Velvet Angels; they were hired to do commerc

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Golden Oldies (Remastered)

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Rock 'N' Roll Jungle

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Dangerous Doo-Wop 1

Acapella Doo Wop - The 45 RPM Collection

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Rockin' In The Jungle – 1950s American Jungle Songs

I'm In Love

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Dangerous Doo Wop Vol 1

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Joan Selects, Encore Appearance

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Joan Spins Again! Volume 4

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Rockin' In The Jungle:1950's American Jungle Songs

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The Great Rhythm & Blues Groups

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Acappella Showcase Presents The Velvet Angels

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