Little Ben & The Cheers

Little Ben & the Cheers, from Chicago's Southside, recorded at least 15 singles on a variety of labels. [a=Ben Norfleet] was the oldest of the teens, who were brothers and cousins: [a=Ben Norfleet] (lead), [a=Frank Norfleet] (first tenor), [a=John Norfleet] (second tenor), and [a=Merlon Norfleet] (bass). They were the children of the [a=Norfleet Brothers], a very popular Chicago gospel group.

The group's lack of success was due to inadequate management, poor promotion, and bad timing. It surely wasn't lack of talent, as Little Ben possessed a blasting tenor similar to [a=Jackie Wilson]'s.