The Ink Spots

When you speak of the internationally famed Ink Spots, you're talking about a "household name!" The unique sound that originally made the group famous in 1932 has survived and even flourished throughout years of changes. Their history has included film classics with Abbott and Costello, regular appearances with Jack Benny, performances with such legends as Ella Fitzgerald and Cab Calloway, and shows with numerous Big Bands during the swing era. They are currently regulars on the Mississippi Queen and the American Queen Riverboats, and appear as guest artists with orchestras nationwide, including the Houston Pops. The Ink Spots' musical impact is formally recognized in the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Apollo Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.

The Ink Spots has 86 hit recordings to its credit, many of them million dollar sellers, including renditions of My Prayer, Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, and their biggest hit, If I Didn’t Care, which has sold a whopping 19 million copies. But, it’s their live show that truly embodies the wealth of their rich musical history. There are very few nostalgia acts and shows today with such elegance, style and humor. The Ink Spots proudly carry the torch of great tradition -- an American musical legend that is singing and entertaining better than ever!

HAROLD WINLEY - Bass Singer/Narrator

His association with The Ink Spots goes back more than fifty years; before he became an original member of THE CLOVERS. It is now more than twenty-five years that he has been performing with THE INK SPOTS on a continual basis. The deep resonance of his voice has thrilled audiences worldwide. He is the "intellectual" of the group and is interested in everything and anything . . . but photography and music are his passions. Born in Washington, DC where most of his family still resides, he was a resident of New York City for many years. He now resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

SONNY HATCHETT - Second Lead/Second Tenor

Sonny is the Group's comedian . . . both on-stage and off-stage . . . and has appeared as a single artist nationally and internationally. Sonny has many comedy albums to his credit. He is also a songwriter and comedy writer and you'll often see his smiling face in movies and commercials filmed in the Miami area. He has been a member of THE INK SPOTS for more than twenty-five years and has earned his nickname of "Twinkle Toes" for his intricate steps on stage. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, he now makes his home in the Fort Lauderdale area.

HERMAN DENBY - Lead Tenor

When Grant Kitchings (lead singer 1995-2001) became ill while performing with THE INK SPOTS on the Mississippi Queen, Herman responded immediately and was on the next flight to New Orleans. Those were big shoes to fill, but he did so very well. We are proud to have Herman as a permanent member of the group now that Grant has sadly passed. Herman is a very modest man but he is a published poet, a writer and a songwriter. He was an original member of the "Doo-Wop Hall of Fame" group THE SWALLOWS and wrote most of their songs. He is a life long friend of Sonny Hatchett. He was also born in Baltimore but now makes New York City his home.

MORRIS DOW - Baritone/Guitarist

A native of Philadelphia, he now makes his home in Baltimore, Maryland. He has scored music for many motion pictures and television and radio commercials. Also known as one of the finest jazz harmonica players in the country today, he is a guitarist extraordinaire. He is also a writer and has recently had a beautiful book published. Before joining THE INK SPOTS, he toured with many famous artists including Jimmy McGriff? and Nancy Wilson. He also worked with Herb Kenny, the brother of THE INK SPOTS' original lead singer, Bill Kenny.

-- RaymondLutz - 18 Mar 2006