I make a distinction between Doo-wop and male vocal groups. I’ll deal with Doo-wop separately.
These vocal groups had a huge impact on the British Beat Groups. I loved their stuff
The Contours
The Drifters
The Coasters
The Platters
The Dominoes
The Midnighters
The Clovers
The Miracles
Isley Brothers
Four Tops
Argyles
Cadillacs
Hollywood Argyles