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Harmon Bethea was a World War II veteran known for his contributions to gospel and rhythm and blues music. He recorded and performed with the Progressive Four and the Corinthian Singers for Lillian Claiborne’s D.C. label in 1947 and 1948. In late 1949, Claiborne paired him with another local act, The Cap-Tans. Amid the British Invasion and the rise of Motown Records, Bethea adopted the persona of “The Maskman,” first wearing the mask in 1968. His backing group transitioned from the Cap-Tans to The Agents. Bethea continued to record and perform well into his 60s.

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