Real name: The Pentagons

Effective period / Period of releases: 1958 - 1977

Members: Kenneth Goodloe, Otis Munson, Joe C. Jones, Carl McGinnis, Bill James (7), Ted Goodloe

The Pentagons are remembered for two 1961 hits, "To Be Loved (Forever)" -- which peaked at number 48 nationally -- and "I Wonder." The original lineup featured Joe Jones, Carl McGinnis, Bill James, Otis Munson, and brothers Kenneth Goodloe (lead) and Ted Goodloe. They formed in 1958 in San Bernardino, CA. Sometime during this early period, Munson left and James was later replaced by Odie Jones, Joe's brother, making for two sets of brothers in the Pentagons' lineup.