The Vogues: Biography

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Formed:

Jan 1, 1960 in Turtle Creek, PA

Genres:

60s Music, Pop Music, Rock Music

Decades Active:

1960's|1970's

Artistic Quality

Low

Cultural Impact

Low

Popularity

Low

Ratings Guide

Harmonypop vocal group the Vogues were formed in 1960 by lead baritone Bill Burkette, baritone Don Miller, first tenor Hugh Geyer, and second tenor Chuck Blasko, who were all high school friends from Turtle Creek, PA. Originally dubbed the ValAires, the foursome eventually signed to the tiny Co Ce label, reaching the number four spot in the autumn of 1965 with "You're the One"; the Vogues' most memorable hit, the classic "Five O'Clock World," cracked the Top Five before the year ended as well. Two more Top 40 entries, "Magic Town" and "The Land of Milk and Honey," followed in 1966, and when the group resurfaced in 1968 with the Top Ten smash "Turn Around, Look at Me," they had jumped to major label Reprise. The single, the Vogues' lone millionseller, anticipated the lighter, more sophisticated approach of subsequent hits like "My Special Angel," "Till," and "No, Not Much." Despite no further chart action from 1970 onward, various Vogues lineups continued touring oldies circuits for years to come.

- Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide