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**Bio of The Five Dollars** The Five Dollars, originally formed as the Del-Torros in the early 1950s in Detroit, consisted of members Charles Evans (bass), James Drayton (baritone), Lonnie Heard (tenor), and Eddie Hurt (lead tenor), also known as "Little Eddie." By 1955, they had added a fifth member, Richard Lawrence, and changed their name to the Five Dollars, following a suggestion from a member of the Spaniels during a trip to Chicago. Their raw, gutsy sound was well-suited to the primitive recording environment of Fortune Studios, where they auditioned and were signed on August 20, 1955, alongside Andre Williams, who was unexpectedly associated with the group despite not recording with them. The Five Dollars backed Williams on several recordings under their alter ego, the Don Juans. The group's last release for Fortune came in 1960 with "My Baby-O" paired with "That's the Way It Goes." Although they continued to perform into the 1960s, they eventually decided to step away from show business. As of 2002, Eddie Hurt and Richard Lawrence had passed away, while Charles Evans, Lonnie Heard, and James Drayton remained in the Detroit area. Despite never achieving national success, the Five Dollars/Don Juans are recognized as one of the important pre-Motown vocal groups from Detroit.

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