The Marquees

The Marquees
The Marquees in 1957
Background information
OriginWashington, D.C., United States
GenresDoo-wop
Years active1957–1960
LabelsOkeh, Chess
Past members

The Marquees were an American doo-wop group formed in Washington, D.C., United States, in 1957. Evolving from the former group the Rainbows, the Marquees included Marvin Gaye and backed musicians such as Bo Diddley and Billy Stewart. The group also recorded as the New Moonglows with singer Harvey Fuqua.