 The group was formed in 1958 at Marshall High School in Chicago, Illinois with a line-up of Curt Thomas (lead), Larry Johnson (first tenor), Jesse Bolian (second tenor; June 8, 1941 – August 24, 1994) and Aaron Floyd (baritone bass).In 1960 Thomas left and was replaced by lead singer Robert Dobyne.The group performed at the 1960 Democratic National Convention, and began singing backup for Major Lance, including on his record "Monkey Time".