The Toppers

US-American jazz group, formed in 1939. Members: Emmett Matthews, Romaine Brown, Steve Gibson, Dave Patillo, Jimmy Springs. They charted as The 5 Red Caps five times, In 1944, they charted four times and all in the top 10 on the R&B charts. Their top song was "I Learned a Lesson, I'll Never Forget", which rose to #14 overall, #2 country, and #3 R&B. They also charted as Steve Gibson & The Original Red Caps with "I Went to Your Wedding", featuring Damita Jo.