The CLOVERS are a singing group that was founded by Harold "Hal"
Lucas in 1946, in Washington DC. In 1949, Harold Winley joined the group, replacing their bass singer Billy Shelton.
That same year guitarist Bill Harris joined the group, making The
Clovers complete. The original members of the Clovers included: John
"Buddy" Bailey, who sang lead; Hal Lucas, who sang baritone; Harold Winley, who
sang bass; Mathew McQuater, who sang second tenor; and Bill Harris, who played guitar.