The Sensational Nightingales
Gospeltraditional black gospel quartetgolden age gospeljubilee tradition
The Sensational Nightingales is a traditional black gospel quartet that reached its peak of popularity in the 1950s, when it featured Julius Cheeks as its lead singer. The Nightingales, with several changes of membership, continue to tour and record today. The group was founded in 1942 by Barney Parks, who had formerly sung with the Dixie Hummingbirds. Julius "June" Cheeks joined the group in 1946. Cheeks left and returned to the group several times during its heyday
Influenced by: Dixie Hummingbirds, Soul Stirrers, Fairfield Four
- Active:
- 1942-present
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