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Unfortunately we have sad news to report for fans of 50s/60s/70s R&B group The Dells. Charles “Chuck” Barksdale, the famed bass singer of the legendary ensemble has passed away. He was 84. Marshall Thompson of the Chi-Lites, another legendary Chicago group, told the Chicago Sun-Times that Barksdale, who had been in failing health for quite some time, died […]

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The R&B world is in mourning after news that Chuck Barksdale, a founding member of The Dells, has died. The Dells dropped several hits with their smooth doo-wop vocals throughout the ‘60s and ‘70s. Barksdale was born January 11, 1935 in Chicago, Ill, and met the four other founding members of the group, Marvin Junior, […]

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Marvin Junior, the long time surviving lead singer extraordinaire of the mighty, mighty Dells went home to glory on May 29, 2013. He was 77. (Click Play Audio above to hear the TJMS’ tribute to Marvin Junior) Junior died from kidney failure and had a weak heart, his son Marvin Junior Jr. told Chicago’s ABC7 TV. […]