The Cleftones

The Cleftones were an American vocal group that emerged during the mid-1950s. Active from 1955 onward, they became part of the doo-wop and rhythm-and-blues music scene of that era. The group's tight harmonies and vocal arrangements exemplified the style characteristic of 1950s vocal ensembles. Through their contributions to popular music during this period, the Cleftones helped shape the sound of early rock and roll and vocal group traditions that influenced subsequent generations of musicians.