The Orioles were formed in 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.
The group comprised of:
Sonny Til (b. Earlington Carl Tilghman, 18th August 1928, d. 9th December 1981 - lead)
Alexander Sharp (d. January 1970 - tenor)
George Nelson (d. 1959 - baritone)
Johnny Reed (bass b. 16th August 1923. d. 18th June 2005)
and guitarist
Tommy Gaither (d. 5th November 1950)
Albums:
The Cadillacs Meet The Orioles (Jubilee Records 1961)
Modern Sounds Of The Orioles Greatest Hits (Jubilee Records 1962)
Sonny Til Returns (RCA Records 1970)
Old Gold / New Gold (RCA Records 1971)
Visit Manhattan Circa 1950's (RCA Records 1981)
