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The Swingin' Medallions
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The Swingin' Medallions | |
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Origin | Greenwood, South Carolina, U.S. |
Genres | Beach, Frat Rock, rock, pop |
Years active | 1962–present |
Labels | Dot, 4 Sale, Smash, 123, EBS, Ripete |
Website | www.medallions.com |
Musical artist
The Swingin' Medallions are an American beach musicgroup from Greenwood, South Carolina, United States.
History
The band were formed as The Medallions in 1962, adding the "Swingin'" in 1965;[1] possibly as a tribute to the Swingin' Travelers, an R&B group popular in South Carolina in the late 1950s and early 1960s.[citation needed] In 1967, Brent Fortson and Steve Caldwell left the band and with six members of The Tassles out of North Carolina formed the Pieces of Eight.[1] Johnny Cox and Hack Bartley replaced the two at saxophon