The Esquires Music

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Decades: 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, and 1990's

The Esquires were a vocal group from Milwaukee, WI, formed in 1957 at the height of the R&B vocal boom. Gilbert Moorer, his brother Alvis, and sister Betty were children of a musical family; their father had sung in a gospel group called the Friendly Five, while their mother played piano. Gilbert, Alvis, and Betty Moorer were in high school when they formed the Esquires in 1957. During the Esquires' early years in Milwaukee, they saw many people pass through their lineup. Some key members joined and remain... Read More