One of Stax's less typical acts, the Astors recorded five singles for the label between 1961 and 1967; only "Candy" was a hit, making number 12 on the R&B chart (and smaller waves on the pop listings) in 1965. More doo-wop-influenced than most Southern soul groups, the Astors actually found much of their audience in Philadelphia, a town that always favored soul harmony vocals. Rawer in presence and execution than most artists on the Stax roster, the Astors recorded too sporadically to establish a distinctive imprint. (AllMusic) a.k.a. The Chips (Memphis). Obscure. File under: Memphis Vocal Groups.
Discography:
In the music library: The Complete Stax / Volt Soul Singles: 1959-1968: What Can It Be; Candy; In The Twilight Zone; Daddy Didn't Tell Me;
Links: AllMusic Discogs 45cat Stax Records Stax Records.free.fr Soulwalking