The Top Notes
The Top Notes were an R&B vocal group, centered around the singers Derek Martin and Howard Guyton. They released a number of singles in the early 1960s, among which was the first recording of "Twist and Shout", which was a hit when recorded by the Isley Brothers and later by the Beatles.
The Top Notes | |
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Derek Martin and Howard Guyton, while members of "The Pearls" (1956) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan New York City |
| Genres | Rhythm and blues, doo-wop |
| Years active | 1960–1963 |
| Labels | Atlantic (1960–61) Festival (1962) ABC-Paramount (1963) |
| Past members | Derek Martin Howard Guyton George Torrence Jr. Roy Johnny Barbara Wells Dionne Warwick Rosco King |
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