| In 1960, Berry Gordy Jr. signed a talented
group of vocalists called THE CONTOURS as one of Motown's
first acts. Forty-seven years later, under the direction
and leadership of Joe Billingslea - the ONLY original
Contour still performing - this legendary group continues
to shake 'em down. During their distinguished careers,
THE CONTOURS have entertained tens of millions of fans
and have sold millions of records along the way. They
are ranked as one of the top 500 R&B artists of all
time according to "Top R&B Singles 1952-1995"
compiled from Billboard Magazine's charts.
In the 1960's, the group charted eight hits, including
Motown's first million-seller and its fastest-rising hit
of all time, "Do You Love Me." In 1988, after
the release of the movie, "Dirty Dancing", starring
Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, "Do You Love Me,"
which was a featured song in the movie roared back on
the charts, outselling its original performance many times
over.
Joe Billingslea and THE CONTOURS are still recording
and they continue to perform a large number of dates each
year, thrilling audiences with their outstanding vocals
and polished choreography. Their show is one every Motown,
oldies, doo-wop or R&B fan should see, and see often.
Because each performance is different than the last, their
show never gets stale no matter how many times you see
it. In 2007, Joe Billingslea and THE CONTOURS are truly
better than they have ever been!
Take the time to visit the various pages on the site
and learn more about these Motown legends. If you're a
fan, explore the history of
THE CONTOURS and read the individual
biographies of each member. Send them a fan letter
through the email or get their fan club address from our
Contact page and drop them a
line or check out the links to
some of our favorite sites. If you are a show producer
or concert promoter, find out how Joe Billingslea and
THE CONTOURS can help you create a successful and profitable
event.
Find out why everybody's answer to the question, "Do
You Love Me?" is a rousing "YES" when it's
asked about Motown legends, Joe Billingslea and THE CONTOURS! |