The Dells celebrate 50th anniversary with new CD, 'Open Up My Heart'. (Entertainment).(Brief Article) From: Jet | Date: April 14, 2003 | COPYRIGHT 2003 Johnson Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

In the fast-moving music industry where groups are here today and gone tomorrow, the Dells have managed to stay on top and are celebrating an amazing 50 years in show business.

The five gentlemen of soul hail from Harvey, IL, near Chicago and arrived on the music scene in 1935.

The Dells are Marvin Junior (lead); Johnnie Carter (1st tenor and lead): Verne Allison (2nd tenor); Charles "Chuck" Barksdale (bass); and Michael "Mickey" McGill (baritone).

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