One of the best-known groups in the heyday of the black gospel quartets, they started singing at Norfolk churches around 1919, toured regularly until the 1950's, and finally retired in 1979,
The Silver Leaf Quartet Of Norfolk, Melvin Smith, lead vocal; William Thatch, falsetto; William Boush, baritone; Ellis McPherson, bass.
New York NY 3/5/30 OKeh 8803
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