Doo-wop was one of the most popular genres of rock & roll and R&B in the late '50s. Doo-wop artists were vocal groups, with each singer in the group taking a different part that interweaved with the other singers. Frequently, the backing vocalists sang nonsense words as rhythm, and the genre's name derives from this trait. Most doo-wop groups started as a cappella bands, performing without instrumental accompaniment. The hit doo-wop singles inspired countless teenagers to form their own a cappella groups, though many of them were never recorded. Despite its a cappella origins, few doo-wop records were made without instrumental backing. Doo-wop faded away in the early '60s, though its influence was felt throughout popular music in the following decades.
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