The Monotones
The Monotones | |
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Origin | Newark, New Jersey, United States |
Genres | Doo-wop, rock and roll |
Years active | 1955–1962, 1980–2005 |
Labels | Mascot Chess Records |
Past members | Charles Patrick Warren Davis George Malone Frankie Smith John Ryanes Warren Ryanes
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The Monotones were a six-member American
Biography
The Monotones formed in 1955 when the seven original singers, all residents of the
began performing covers of popular songs. They were:- Lead singer Charles Howard Patrick (September 11, 1938 - September 11, 2020)[3][4][5]
- First tenor Warren Davis (born March 1, 1939 - April 17, 2016)[6][7]
- Second tenor George Malone (January 5, 1940 – October 5, 2007)[8][9]
- Bass singer Frankie Smith (May 13, 1938 – November 26, 2000)[6][10][11]
- Second bass singer John Ryanes (November 16, 1940 – May 30, 1972)[6][12]
- Baritone Warren Ryanes (December 14, 1937 – June 16, 1982)[6][13][14]
Charles Patrick's brother James was originally a member, but he left soon after the group's formation. John Ryanes and Warren Ryanes were also brothers.
They all began singing with the
The Monotones recorded a series of novelty follow-ups including "Zombi", and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", but they were not successful.[1]
The Monotones disbanded in 1962. Surviving members met to revive "Book of Love" several times after the break-up. John Ryanes died in 1972, aged 31, and his brother Warren died in 1982.[6] By 1994, the Monotones consisted of Frankie Smith, George Malone, Carl Foushee, Bernard Ransom, Bernard Brown (died in 2009, aged 62), and Victor Hartsfield.[2] Frankie Smith died in 2000, and George Malone in 2007.[16]
Singles
(listing incomplete)
- "The Book of Love" / "You Never Loved Me" (Mascot 124 1957/Argo 5290), 1958
- "Tom Foolery" / "Zombi" (Argo 5301), 1958
- "The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow" / "Soft Shadows" (Argo 5321), 1958
- "Tell It To The Judge" / "Fools Will Be Fools" (Argo 5339), 1959
- "Reading The Book of Love" / "Dream" (Hull 735), 1959
- "Daddy's Home, But Mamas Gone" / "Tattle Tale" (Hull 743), 1961
References
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- ^ "Charles Patrick, rocker, Monotones... September 11 in History". Brainyhistory.com. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
- ^ "Cool Oldies 96 - Very sad to hear that Charles Patrick, the original lead singer of The Monotones "Book Of Love" passed away on his 82nd birthday. He was believed to be the last surviving member from the original lineup. R.I.P. Charles Howard Patrick (September 11, 1938 - September 11, 2020) | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
- ^ "Marv Goldberg's R&B Notebooks - MONOTONES". www.uncamarvy.com. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
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- ^ "Marv Goldberg's R&B Notebooks - MONOTONES". www.uncamarvy.com. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
- ^ "Marv Goldberg's R&B Notebooks - MONOTONES". www.uncamarvy.com. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
- ^ "The Dead Rock Stars Club 2007 July To December". thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
- ^ "Marv Goldberg's R&B Notebooks - MONOTONES". www.uncamarvy.com. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
- ^ "The Dead Rock Stars Club 2000". thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
- ^ "The Dead Rock Stars Club - The 1970s". thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
- ^ [2] [dead link]
- ^ "The Dead Rock Stars Club - The 1980s". thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
- ^ a b "The Monotones | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
- ^ a b [3] [dead link]
- ISBN 0-214-20512-6.