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The Chordettes were a female popular music|popular singing quartet, usually singing a cappella, and specializing in traditional pop music.
The group organized in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, in 1946. The original members of the group were Janet Ertel (1913-November 4, 1988), Carol Bushman (her sister-in-law), Dorothy Schwartz (Wisconsin)|Dorothy Schwartz, and Jinny Osborn (or Jinny Lockard|Lockard) (April 25, 1928-May 19, 2003). In 1952, Lynn Evans replaced Schwartz, and in 1953, Margie Needham replaced Osborn (who was having a baby), though Osborn later returned to the group. Nancy Overton also was a member of the group at a later time. Originally they sang folk music in the style of The Weavers, but eventually changed to a harmonizing style of the type known as Barbershop music|barbershop harmony. Part of this change seems to be influenced by Osborn's father.
Jinny Osborn was born in Seattle, Washington. She was born ''Virginia Cole'', the daughter of O. H. "King" Cole, who was president of the Barbershop Harmony Society (then known as ''SPEBSQSA''), and Katherine Flack.
After performing locally in Sheboygan, they went on Arthur Godfrey's radio program ''Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts|Talent Scouts'' in 1949. They held feature status on Godfrey's daily program, and then recorded for Columbia Records.
In 1953, Godfrey's music director and orchestra leader, ... read all
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