The Five Satins
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: New Haven, United States
- Active: 1954 - Present
Biography
The Five Satins are a doo-wop group from New Haven, Connecticut, formed in 1954 and led by Fred Parris. Their 1956 recording of Parris's 'In the Still of the Night', cut in a church basement and released on #Ember Records#, became one of the most celebrated records of the genre, and Parris-led line-ups kept the group working for decades. The group was later inducted into both the Vocal Group Hall of Fame and the Rhythm and Blues Foundation Hall of Fame.
The Five Satins Discography
- In the Still of the Nite / The Jones Girl (1956) - Single - rated 3.83/5
- The 5 Satins Sing (1957) - Album - rated 3.65/5
Members
- Fred Parris - lead vocals (1954 - 2022)
- Al Denby - tenor vocals (1954 - 1957)
- Eddie Martin - baritone vocals (1954 - 1957)
- Jim Freeman - bass vocals (1954 - 1957)
- Jessie Murphy - piano (1956 - 1957)