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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.
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.
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.
[[Category:Musicians]]
[[Category:Artists]]
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