The Persuasions: The Godfathers of A Cappella

More than 40 years ago, in early 1962, five guys got together to sing. They didn't even know each other's names. After singing together for years in basements, clubs and on the street, the group was signed to a record label by Frank Zappa in 1968, wowing him simply by singing to him over the phone. The rest is history ... a remarkable history of dedication to their craft and each other.

The Persuasions are one of the longest-lasting, most prolific a cappella groups around. Since their inception on the streets of Brooklyn, NY so long ago, they've gone on to inspire hundreds of imitators, record with many award-winning artists, be featured in movie soundtracks, and much, much more. While generally referred to as a "doo-wop" group, The Persuasions are so much more. A large percentage of their repertoire falls under the doo-wop umbrella, but they're just as comfortable in contemporary, gospel, Christmas and even kids' music!

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