Biography
The Silhouettes
Real name: The Silhouettes
Effective period / Period of releases: 1957 - 1996
Members: Earl Beal, William Horton, Richard Lewis (2), Raymond Edwards, John "Bootsie" Wilson
The Silhouettes were a Philadelphia doo-wop and soul group best known for their self-penned song Get A Job, recorded in 1957 and a number one hit on the R&B and pop charts in 1958.Original Members
Bill Horton (lead, 1956-61, 1980-93)
Raymond Edwards (bass, 1956-61, 1980-93)
Earl Beal (baritone, 1956-68, 1980-93)
Richard Lewis (tenor, 1956-68, 1980-93)
Later Members
John Wilson (lead, 1961-1968)
Cornelius Brown (bass 1961-1968)