The Gems

The Gems
The Gems' career began for Leonard and Phil Chess' Chess/Checker/Cadet setup as the Lovettes (no connection to the Lovettes on Carnival Records). Marshall High School students Jessica Collins (lead), Verdine Harrison, Theresa Washburn, Dorothy Hucklebee, and Bertha Watts cut two unsuccessful singles on Checker Records: "One More Year" b/w "The Crush" (1962) and "Hands Off" b/w "A Love of Mine." Blind pianist/writer Raynard Miner was the secret Gem, and he and Billy "Roquel" Davis, either...
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Various Artists Chess Rhythm & Roll
Chess Rhythm & Roll - Various Artists
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Song List: Listen to Songs by Chess Rhythm & Roll Chicago Boogie, Boogie Woogie Blues, Hey Jack
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Various Artists Chess Soul: A Decade of Chicago's Finest
Chess Soul: A Decade of Chicago's Finest - Various Artists
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Song List: Listen to Songs by Chess Soul: A Decade of Chicago's Finest Mama Didn't Lie, Strange Feeling, I've Been So Lonely
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