The Marveliers

AKA The Marvelous Marveliers. Their line-up was Bobby Peterson, his younger sister, Sharon Peterson, Tony Johnson, Jackie Perkins and Candi (Fagan) Bell. The group cut “Down (On My Knees)” and “When We Dance” (1960), both songs being written by Tony Johnson. Under the guidance of Gil Martin (who was later to work for Motown). Tony Johnson handled lead vocal duties on both songs. Disappointed at the lack of success for their record, the group soldiered on but they were going nowhere and so decided a change was needed. The members of the group still got on well though, so it was decided that their new start would just involve a change of name. As a result, the Magnetics were launched onto the Detroit music scene.