Bob Marriott & The Continentals

Ottawa, Kansas Rhythm & Blues group known as the first integrated R&B group in Kansas. Formed in 1962, the original lineup consisted of Bob Marriott (guitar and vocals), Ricky Lee (keyboards), Larry Henseik (drums and vocals), Cliff Manning (bass, trumpet, vocals), and featured vocalist Chuck Vallent whose birth name is Aubrey Washington, and who is a cousin of Hank Ballard. In 1963, they cut a 45 for Jayco Records, a cover of “Night Train” on one side, and “I’ll Walk A Mile” written by lead singer Vallent on the other.