The Contours
The Contours is a motown group, formed in 1959 in Detroit. Over the years the group had 8 members, including Billy Hoggs, Joe Billingslea, Arthur Hinson, Jerry Green, Benny Reeves and Alvin English. On guiljam: 1 album by others as a guest and 1 entry in the Charts, peaking at number 10 with Do You Love Me in 1988.
- formed 1959, Detroit
- 1 chart hit
Source: MusicBrainz and Discogs
Photo: Discogs.
Timeline of The Contours
The members of The Contours over the years: 8 members, with the years they belonged to the group, including anyone who left for a while and came back. The amber lines are the entries in the Charts. Point at a line and click for the weekly chart. A linked name has its own page.
The Contours
Billy Hoggs
Joe Billingslea
Arthur Hinson
Jerry Green
Benny ReevesAlvin English
Sylvester Potts†
Billy Gordon1960197019801990200020102020Member of the groupChartsStill a member
Appears on
The Contours is on guiljam on one album by others: Motown Collected Vol. 1. The album lists the track concerned.
Frequently asked questions
When was The Contours formed?
The Contours was formed in 1959 in Detroit.
Who played in The Contours?
Over the years that was Billy Hoggs, Joe Billingslea, Arthur Hinson, Jerry Green, Benny Reeves, Alvin English, Sylvester Potts and Billy Gordon. The timeline shows for each member the years they belonged; the names are also in the side column.
What was The Contours's highest entry in the Charts?
The highest-charting record is Do You Love Me: number 10 in week 28 of 1988. It is the only record in the Charts. All entries, with the weekly run, are on The Contours's Charts page (the button below the list).
Which albums by other artists feature The Contours?
On one album: Motown Collected Vol. 1 (Various). Each album lists the tracks concerned.
Where can you find The Contours online?
Through Wikipedia, the official website, Facebook, Deezer and Spotify. The links are in the side column of this page.
Where can you see and hear The Contours?
The chart entries have a round Spotify button. A cover opens the album with the tracks per side and the whole album on Spotify. The music plays in the player at the bottom and keeps going while you browse on, after one-time consent for Spotify.
More on guiljam
Related pages: an album, an artist, a week in the Charts or a concert.