A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs Episode 6: The Ink Spots — “That’s When Your Heartaches Begin”
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Mills Brothers' Origin
- The Mills Brothers' unique sound originated from a talent contest mishap.
- John Mills, having lost his kazoo, cupped his hands and imitated a trumpet, inspiring their vocal imitation of brass instruments.
Ink Spots' Formation and Inspiration
- The Ink Spots, originally King Jack and Jesters, were inspired by the Mills Brothers.
- They sought a unique identity to stand out from the numerous "brother" acts.
Naming the Ink Spots
- Deak Watson claims to have named the Ink Spots after an ink spill incident.
- Bandmates initially disliked the name, finding it too suggestive of their race.