Effective period / Period of releases: 1974 - 2010

Members: George Spann, Tony Washington (7), Maurice Washington, Michael McCalpin, Goerge Wesley Peterback, Jr.

Soul - disco vocal quintet

Formed in 1963, Washington, DC, U.S.
They gained popularity for their refined harmony vocals as well as the fact that lead vocalist Tony Washington (7) was openly gay and performed quite often in drag.
Released four albums, mid-70's at Motown.
Their biggest hit is the romantic sweet soul ballad "Shoe Shoe Shine".
In 1980 they released their last album, "The Sky's The Limit" at Venture Records. They shared some members with The Flamingos for a while.