The Hollywood Flames

The Hollywood Flames were formed as the Flames in 1948. They were also known as the Four Flames, Hollywood Four Flames, the Jets, the Ebbtides and the Satellites during their various incarnations. The group recorded for various imprints including Hollywood, Specialty, Lucky, Swingtime, Money, amongst others.

circa 1951: Clyde Tillis, David Ford, Bobby Day (Robert Byrd), Curlee/Curley Dinkins, Willie Ray Rockwell
late 50s: Earl Nelson, Ray Brewster, Eddie Williams, David Ford, Curtis Williams