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King Brothers
The King Brothers were Alan and Lester King, who started playing together in the early 1950s. Their song '6.5 Jive' became a national hit in 1956. Alan played...
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The King Brothers were Alan and Lester King, who started playing together in the early 1950s. Their song '6.5 Jive' became a national hit in 1956. Alan played trumpet while Lester handled vocals.
They recorded albums like '6.5 Special' in 1956 and 'The King Brothers Live at the Apollo' in 1963. Another track people remember is 'Mais Oui.'
Their interracial marriage and support for civil rights drew criticism at the time. They kept performing through that period.
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