American rhythm and blues vocal group, formed in 1955 in Detroit, Michigan.
The first lineup released only their first single : , Robert Manardo, , , Tom Shelter.
By the time of the single, the lineup was , , , and . This lineup stayed together through
, after which replaced
Before the release of in 1963 they disbanded when got drafted and and weren't always available.
manager of refused to let his group die.
He took a group known as (who recorded on , and and were on ) and made them .
Towards the end of the 60s into the 70s original members began to come back under the Falcons name.
The second incarnation of The Falcons continued performing as .