The Del Vikings formed in 1955, they contained five young American Air Force men (all black). In 1956, they won a song contest run by the Air Force while stationed in Pittsburgh. Fee-Bee records released their big hits "Come Go With Me" which became a million seller in 1957, and "Whispering Bells". National distribution was handled by Dot.
The members have changed constantly over the decades. Original group members in early 1957: Corinthian "Kripp" Johnson, Clarence Quick, David Lerchey, Norman Wright and Donald "Gus" Backus.
Name Vars
- Del Vikings
- Del Vikins
- Del-Vikings
- DelVikings
- Dell Vickings
- Dell Vikings
- Dell-Vickings
- Dell-Vikings
- The D.V's
- The Del Viking
- The Del Vikings
- The Del-Vikings
- The Dell Viking
- The Dell Vikings
- The Dell Wikings
- The Delvikings
- The Original Dell-Vikings
- The Vikings
- ÇëûФó°¹
Members
- Chuck Jackson
- Corinthian \"Kripp\" Johnson
- Gus Backus
- Clarence E. Quick
- Joseito Romero
- Cleveland Martin
- Norman Wright
mid to late 1950’s songs at my grandparents house ever since I was a toddler. Sadly my grandfather is no longer alive, he passed away back in September 2021 unexpectedly to a stroke, but he introduced me to some great catchy timeless tunes. :’)