For other people named Billy Ward, see Billy Ward (disambiguation).
"The Dominoes" redirects here. For the band formed by Eric Clapton, see Derek and the Dominos.
Billy Ward and his Dominoes
The Dominoes c. 1950s
Background information
Also known as
The Dominoes
Genres
Doo-wop
rhythm and blues
Years active
1950–1965
Labels
Federal, Jubilee, London, Decca
Past members
Billy Ward Clyde McPhatter Charlie White Joe Lamont Bill Brown James Van Loan David McNeil Jackie Wilson Eugene Mumford Milton Merle(Milton Murrill) Cliff Givens Milton Grayson
Robbie Robinson
Monroe Powell
Phil "Shoulders" Colbert
Eddie Herring
Prentice Moreland
Bruce Cloud
Al Anderson
Lou Ragland
Billy Ward and his Dominoes were an American R&B vocal group. One of the most successful R&B groups of the early 1950s, the Dominoes helped launch the singing careers of two notable members, Clyde McPhatter and Jackie Wilson.[1]
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