Band,
Rock
The Gems began around 1952, in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Illinois. The five neighborhood friends, in their early twenties, were: Ray Pettis (tenor lead), Bobby "Pee Wee" Robinson (first tenor and guitar), David "Moose" Taylor (second tenor), Wilson James (baritone and bass), and Rip Reed (bass).
![]() | Ray Pettis voc |
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Track list and 30sec audio provided by
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Till The Day I Die / Monkey Faced Baby | The Gems | 1957 | Single |
One Woman Man / The Darkest Night | The Gems | 1956 | Album |
You're Tired Of Love / Ol Man River | The Gems | 1955 | Single |
I Thought You'd Care / Kitty From New York City | The Gems | 1955 | Single |
Deed I Do / Talk About The Weather | The Gems | 1954 | Single |