The Mills Brothers
A smooth vocal quartet, the Mills Brothers were most popular from the 1930s through the 1960s. The original group included four brothers: Donald, Harry, Herbert, and John Jr. Their father, John Sr., joined the group after John Jr.'s death in 1936. Among their hit tunes were "Up a Lazy River," "Paper Doll," and "Bye Bye Blackbird." The group continued despite the deaths of various brothers, adding others to the group; the last surviving brother, Donald, continued to perform with his son John until his own death in 1999. John has since continued touring in the family name.

Other musicians of the same era include Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, Artie Shaw and Ella Fitzgerald.

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