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  THE MATADORS (1965-1968)

  

  

  Soul group based out of Wilmington. Singer Lonnie Wise recorded the single under Lonnie and the Crisis “Santa Town USA”.

  

  Main address to pin on map if possible: 

  

  Genre: Soul/ Vocal Group

  

  Current members: Monroe Tucker (2nd tenor), Umar Hassan El (lead), Lonnie Wise (lead), Robert Moxley (1st tenor), Ronald Leatherbury (baritone), and Phillip Thomas (bass).

  

  Past members: 

  

  Discogs link: https://www.discogs.com/artist/3981934-The-Matadors-8

  

  List of releases: Carmen I Wish You Were Here / Say Yes Baby 45 (1965)

  

  External articles and links: 

  https://www.congofuneralhome.com/obituaries/Alonzo-Junior-Wise?obId=18244710

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1hGNCcE1pg

  

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