Soul group from Chicago. There was already another group at the time called the Enchanters when they started out, so they shortened it to the Chanters to avoid confusion.
Members and their vocal roles: Billy Butler (Lead), Errol Batts (tenor), John Jordan (second tenor), Jesse Tillman (baritone) and Alton Howell (bass)
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