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| | Originally organized in Sheboygan, Wisconsin in 1946, | | Originally organized in Sheboygan, Wisconsin in 1946, |
| − | the Chordettes were introduced to the nation by Arthur Godfrey’s | + | '''the Chordettes''' were introduced to the nation by [[Arthur Godfrey]]’s |
| | radio program where they became regulars for four years | | radio program where they became regulars for four years |
| | starting in 1949. | | starting in 1949. |
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| − | The original members were Janet Ertel, Carol Bushman, Dorothy | + | The original members were [[Janet Ertel]], [[Carol Bushman]], [[Dorothy |
| − | Schwartz and Jinny Osborn. In 1952Lynn Evans replaced Schwartz | + | Schwartz]] and [[Jinny Osborn]]. In 1952, [[Lynn Evans]] replaced Schwartz |
| − | and in 1953 Margie Needham replaced Osburn who took time off for | + | and in 1953 [[Margie Needham]] replaced Osburn who took time off for |
| − | having a baby, but would return to the group. Nancy Overton was | + | having a baby, but would return to the group. [[Nancy Overton]] was |
| | also a member of the group at a later time. | | also a member of the group at a later time. |
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| | Ed Sullivan. The Chordettes appeared on American Bandstand on | | Ed Sullivan. The Chordettes appeared on American Bandstand on |
| | August 5, 1957, the very first episode of the show nationally. | | August 5, 1957, the very first episode of the show nationally. |
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| | + | [[Category:Musicians]] |
| | + | [[Category:Artists]] |
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