Prison bands: The Prisonaires

The Prisonaires are a doo-wop (a vocal-based rhythm and blues musical style created by African American communities in the 1940s) group that was formed in prison. vocal-based rhythm and blues created by African American communities in the 1940s - ed.) band that made a name for itself (not only) in the US music scene with the song "Just Walking in the Rain," put itself on the musical map (not only) in the United States. In June 1953, the musician walked into the Sun Records studio in Memphis. This could have been a typical story from the 1950s, as dozens of young people were entering Sam Phillips' studio at the time.1950s, as dozens of young people flocked to Sam Phillips' studio at the time in the hope of a big break and quick success. However, these musicians were brought from Nashville in a prison van and arrived under armed guard.