On the History of Doo-Wop: Diz Russell of Sonny Til's Orioles
Vocalist Albert "Diz" Russell of Sonny Til's Orioles talks about Duke Ellington, the history of doo-wop, and the birth of rock and roll.
Based in Baltimore, Maryland, the Orioles have been called “the first R&B vocal group." They performed during the first week of the Festival.
Filmed: David Barnes and John Wetmore
Edited: Harry Kidd