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The years 1962 to 1966 provided the Caravans with its most stable group member lineup, consisting of Washington, Walker, Caesar, George, James Herndon and Josephine Howard. The group also made frequent TV appearances during this time on shows such as TV Gospel Time and Jubilee Showcase.
Started by Albertina Walker, the Caravans were a home and spawning ground for producing brilliant spiritual vocal talent. Based in Chicago, the Caravans produced more gospel vocal artists than any organization at the time.
The Chicago based group was formed as back up vocalist for Anderson. The original members consisted of Irma Gwynn, Ora Lee Hopkins, Elyse Yancy, Edward Robinson, the pianist, Louise Overall Weaver, the organist, and of course Robert Anderson.
Jan 17, 2022 · Pye Hastings, the sole remaining member of the original 1960s band, talks to Goldmine about Caravan's musical legacy.
Cassietta George, Gloria Griffin, Johneron Davis, Louise McDowell, Dorothy Norwood, Imogene Greene and singing pianist James Cleveland were members between 1954 and ’56. Thirteen singles by the Caravans were issued by the States label in Chicago before they signed with Savoy Records in 1958.
Sep 23, 2022 · Originally known as the Good Shepherd Singers, the Caravans were background vocalists for Robert Anderson, original member of the Roberta Martin Singers turned solo star. The singer and his group parted ways under uncertain circumstances during an April 1952 Anderson recording session.
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Oct 8, 2016 · The Caravans were a gospel music group that was started in 1947 by Robert Anderson. It reached its peak popularity during the 1950s and 1960s, launching the careers of a number of artists, including: Delores Washington, Albertina Walker , Bessie Griffin ,Cassietta George, Dorothy Norwood, Inez Andrews, Shirley Caesar, Josephine Howard, Rev ...
