The_Penguins_-_Earth_Angel

Duncan and Williams were former classmates at Fremont High School in Los Angeles, California,[citation needed] and Williams had since become a member of The Hollywood Flames. In late 1953, they decided to form a new vocal group, and added Tisby and Tate. Williams brought with him a song, "Earth Angel", which he was working on with Gaynel Hodge, another member of the Hollywood Flames.

The Penguins were one of a number of doo-wop groups of the period named after birds (such as The Orioles, The Flamingos, and The Crows).