The Showmen
The Showmen were an American doo-wop and R&B group formed in 1961, originating
from Norfolk, Virginia. The band was initially known as the Humdingers, led by
General Norman Johnson who formed the group at the age of twelve. The group's
original members included Johnson, Milton "Smokes" Wells, Dorsey "Chops" Knight,
Gene "Cheater" Knight, Leslie "Fat Boy" Felton, Frank Owens, Gordon Banks, and
Randall "Bootney" Wilkins. In May 1961 and April 1962, they moved to New Orleans
to record under the supervision of Allen Toussaint for Joe Banashak's label. The
Showmen achieved their break...
