Previous Vocal Group Record of the Week
(Week of 8/7/04 - 8/13/04)


"Fools Are Getting Scarcer"
by Roy Milton And The Miltones
on DooTone 363-A
released 1955


Photo Of Roy Milton And His Orchestra
[The above photo provided by Dr. Ysaye M. Barnwell.]

Above: Photo of Roy Milton And His Orchestra.

Roy Milton is in the center with the drums, Camille Howard is behind him. Dr. Barnwell identifies the man second from left is her uncle, David Robinson, who played bass. David Robinson's daughter, Deborah Wong, identifies the man at far left as Couchy Roberts, alto sax player, who was a friend of her father's. Does anyone know the others shown in this photo?

Click HERE for an article about Roy Milton by J.C. Marion.



DooTone Label-Fools Are Getting Scarcer-Roy Milton And The Miltones-1951

Above: Label image of DooTone 363-A.

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CLICK HERE FOR "THERE IS SOMETHING MISSING" BY ROY MILTON AND HIS SOLID SENDERS.


Photo Of ??
[The above photo provided by Dr. Ysaye M. Barnwell.]
Above: If anyone can provide the name of the orchestra shown in the above photo, please e-mail me. They were based in Los Angeles in the 1920's and 1930's. Dr. Barnwell's grandfather Dillard Robinson (David's father) is at upper left (with trombone).

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