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The Ink Spots were a renowned African-American vocal group that achieved international fame during the 1930s and 1940s. They were celebrated for their recordings of Pop ballads, amassing over 50 hits throughout their 17-year recording career. Their most successful single, "If I Didn't Care," sold over 19 million copies, making it the 7th best-selling single of all time. The group, led by Bill Kenny, disbanded in 1954, but numerous spin-off or imposter groups have continued to perform and record under the name since it was declared public domain in 1967. The original members of The Ink Spots were founded in 1935, consisting of a bass singer, two tenors, and a baritone. Over the years, the lineup changed multiple times, including notable replacements such as Jerry Daniels with a tenor, Charlie Fuqua with a baritone, and Deek Watson with another tenor. The group faced several transitions, including the temporary replacement of Orville Jones after his death and the introduction of various new members. The Ink Spots received several accolades, including a Cashbox award in 1946 for making "The Gypsy" the biggest money-making song of the year and a plaque from the Negro Actors Guild in 1948 for their efforts in combating racial prejudice. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 as influential artists, and their 1939 recording of "If I Didn't Care"

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