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May 16, 2019 · Charles “Chuck” Barksdale, bass singer for the popular doo-wop group The Dells, died on Wednesday (May 15) at the age of 84 in a south suburb of Chicago, according to reports. He had reportedly...
In 2004 the Dells were inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame [3] and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. [4] The group performed until illness forced longtime lead singer Marvin Junior and bass vocalist Chuck Barksdale into retirement, ending the group's 60-year run.
Nov 9, 2000 · Born on January 11, 1935 in Chicago, Chuck Barksdale is one of the original members of the R&B group the Dells. The Dells (originally known as the El-Rays) were formed in 1952 at Thornton High School in Harvey, Illinois, while the five members (Marvin Junior, Johnny Funches, Verne Allison, Michael McGill and Barksdale) were students.
May 15, 2019 · Charles Barksdale was the bass singer for The Dells, a 1950s doo-wop group that was able to transition to the smooth, stirring soul stylings of later musical eras. They enjoyed decades of touring, chart success, and eventually, entry into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
May 16, 2019 · Their bass singer and co-founder Chuck Barksdale, who always enjoyed discussing this incredible journey, died on Wednesday after a lengthy illness,according to the singer’s family. He was...
May 16, 2019 · Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and bass singer for The Dells, Charles "Chuck" Barksdale passed away on Monday, according to the Chicago Sun Times. He was 84. News of...
Chuck Barksdale of The Dells dies at 84. (May 15, 2019) For more than a half century, he provided the bottom sound for one of the greatest soul groups of all time. We are sad to inform SoulTrackers of the death of Chuck Barksdale of the Dells, after a long illness.
May 24, 2019 · Charles “Chuck” Barksdale, the famed bass singer of the legendary ensemble has passed away. He was 84. Marshall Thompson of the Chi-Lites, another legendary Chicago group, told the Chicago...
May 19, 2019 · CHICAGO (WLS) -- A public viewing Sunday honored Chicago music legend Chuck Barksdale of the 1950s group, 'The Dells.' Barksdale died Wednesday after a long illness at age 84.
May 16, 2019 · Charles Barksdale was a co-founder and bass vocalist for the doo-wop group The Dells. The five member singing group was started in 1952 by friends who attended Thornton High School in...
