The Bobbettes
The Bobbettes, an American R&B group, were formed in 1955 in Harlem, New York.
The original lineup included Emma and Janice Pought, Laura Webb, Helen Gathers,
and Reather Dixon. Known initially as The Harlem Queens, they were discovered by
producer James Daily at the Apollo Theater. Their debut single "Mr. Lee" was
released in 1957 on Atlantic Records, reaching number 6 on the US Singles Charts
and topping the R&B Charts for four weeks, making them the first African
American girl group to achieve a Top 10 hit. The Bobbettes' subsequent releases
included "I Shot Mr. Lee" in 1960, ...
