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The "5" Royales
Formed in Winston-Salem, North Carolina out of a local gospel group.
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Biography
The "5" Royales formed in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, moving from gospel into rhythm and blues in the early 1950s.
Guitarist and songwriter Lowman Pauling wrote "Dedicated to the One I Love" and "Think."
Carolina story
A Winston-Salem group wrote songs that were later hits for The Shirelles, The Mamas & the Papas and James Brown.
Music
Career & impact
Pauling's guitar work and songwriting are cited as an influence on Steve Cropper, Eric Clapton and the development of soul guitar.
Sources
This is an original Drake Magazine editorial profile built from verifiable public record. It is not an exclusive interview, and no quotes, awards or recordings have been invented.