The Cadillacs

The Cadillacs, an American doo-wop and soul group, formed in 1953 in New York. The original lineup included Earl Carroll, Bobby Phillips, Lavern Drake, and Gus Willingham, who initially performed under the name The Carnations. Their breakthrough came when they were signed by Esther Navarro of the Show Agency, leading to their first single "Gloria" with "I Wonder Why" as the B-side, released in 1954 on the Josie label. The group underwent several lineup changes, including the additions of James Clark and Charles Brooks, and worked with choreographer Cholly Atkins to develop their signature style. The Cadillacs achieved significant success with hits like "Speedo" (1956) and "Zoom" (1956), performing alongside notable acts such as The Platters at venues like the Apollo Theater. They released several albums, including The Fabulous Cadillacs in 1957 and Twisting With in 1962. Despite their popularity, particularly in the Northeast United States, the group disbanded in 1962. Posthumously, they were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004.

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