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The Cadillacs | |
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| Also known as | The Carnations, The Four Cadillacs, Earl Carroll and the Cadillacs, Jesse Powell and the Caddys |
| Origin | Harlem, New York, United States |
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| Years active | 1953–1962, 1979-2011 |
| Labels | Josie Records (1953–1963) |
| Past members | Earl "Speedo" Carroll Bobby Phillips Lavern Drake Gus Willingham James "Poppa" Clark Earl Wade Charles Brooks J. R. Bailey Roland Martinez Bobby Spencer Kirk Davis Ronnie Bright Milton Love Reggie Barnes Curtis Williams Ray Brewster Irving Lee Gail Leroy Binns Johnny Brown Antonio Van Vallen Patty Capotorto Clifford Stafford
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The Cadillacs were an American rock and roll and doo-wop group from Harlem, New York, active from 1953 to 1962. The group was noted for their 1955 hit "Speedoo", written by Esther Navarro, which was instrumental in attracting white audiences to black rock and roll performers.