The Falcons

American rhythm and blues vocal group, formed in 1955 in Detroit, Michigan.
The first lineup released only their first single 1782342: Eddie Floyd, Robert Manardo, Arnett Robinson, Willie Schofield, Tom Shelter.
By the time of the 629289 single, the lineup was Eddie Floyd, Sir Mack Rice, Willie Schofield, Joe Stubbs and Lance Finney. This lineup stayed together through
1086472, after which Wilson Pickett replaced Joe Stubbs
Before the release of 728187 in 1963 they disbanded when Willie Schofield got drafted and Eddie Floyd and Wilson Pickett weren't always available.
Robert West manager of The Falcons refused to let his group die.
He took a group known as The Fabulous Playboys (who recorded on Daco, Apollo Records and Contour and were The Ramblers on Federal Records) and made them The Falcons.
Towards the end of the 60s into the 70s original members began to come back under the Falcons name.
The second incarnation of The Falcons continued performing as The Firestones.