Group

The Olympics

The Olympics are an American doo-wop group, formed in 1957 by lead singer Walter Ward (August 28, 1940 – December 11, 2006). The group also included Eddie Lewis (tenor, Ward's cousin), Charles Fizer (tenor), Walter Hammond (baritone), and Melvin King (bass). With the exception of Lewis, all were friends in a Los Angeles, California, high school.

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Artist details

Type
Group
Area
United States
Founded
1956
Genres
Labels
Varèse Vintage Records
Everest Records
Loma
Mirwood Records
Demon Records
Last updated: December 10th, 2018