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Biography
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The Turbans
Effective period / Period of releases: 1955 - 1994
Members: Charlie Williams (5), Al Banks, Andrew "Chet" Jones, Matthew Platt, Sonny Gordon (2)
The Turbans were one of Philadelphia's premier groups, formed in 1953, mostly known for their soulful doo wop singles on Herald.The original members were: Al Banks (lead tenor), Matthew Platt (second tenor), Charlie Williams (baritone), and Andrew "Chet" Jones (bass).