The Cadets were a pioneering American doo-wop group formed in Los Angeles in the late 1940s. Originally known as the Santa Monica Soul Seekers, they transitioned from gospel to R&B in 1955, signing with Modern Records. The lineup included Lloyd McCraw, Willie Davis, Austin "Ted" Taylor, Aaron Collins, Glendon Kingsby, and Will "Dub" Jones. Notably, they recorded under two names: as The Cadets on Modern Records and as The Jacks on RPM Records. Their energetic style and harmonious vocals led to hits like "Stranded in the Jungle," which reached No. 4 on the R&B charts and No. 15 on the pop charts in 1956. Their innovative approach and dynamic performances left a lasting impact on the doo-wop and R&B genres. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cadets_%28group%29?utm_source=openai))