Effective period / Period of releases: 1950 - 1992

Members: Donald Height, Robert Byrd, Earl Nelson, David Ford (5), Eddie Williams (4), Gaynel Hodge, Curtis Williams (3), Prentice Moreland, ray brewster, Curlee Dinkins

The Hollywood Flames were formed as the Flames in 1948. They were also known as the Four Flames, Hollywood Four Flames, the Jets, the Ebbtides and the Satellites during their various incarnations. The group recorded for various imprints including Hollywood, Specialty, Lucky, Swingtime, Money, amongst others.

Members circa 1951: Clyde Tillis, David Ford, Bobby Day (Robert Byrd), Curlee/Curley Dinkins, Willie Ray Rockwell
Members late 50s: Earl Nelson, Ray Brewster, Eddie Williams, David Ford, Curtis Williams