The Midnighters Concert History

The backup group with R&B legend Hank Ballard, this Detroit band was initially called the Royals when they formed in 1952. Henry Booth, Charles Sutton, Lawson Smith, and Sonny Woods were the original lineup. Ballard replaced Smith in 1953 and became the lead singer. They became the Midnighters in 1954. The group disbanded temporarily in 1965, then reformed with Frank Stadford, Walter Miller, and Wesley Hargrove. This unit worked in the James Brown Revue for several years.

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The Midnighters Tours & Concerts

Date Concert Venue Location
Apr 14, 2012
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 27th Annual Induction Ceremony
Green Day / Jann Wenner / Berry Gordy, Jr. / Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill / Joe Bonamassa / Derek Trucks / Paul Shaffer / John Mellencamp / Donovan / Bette Midler / Sara Bareilles / Ledisi / Steven Van Zandt / The Small Faces/Faces / Mick Hucknall / Chuck D / LL Cool J / Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz and Michael “Mike D” Diamond / Kid Rock / The Roots / Travie McCoy / Chris Rock / Red Hot Chili Peppers / Robbie Robertson / Smokey Robinson / The Comets / The Famous Flames / The Miracles / The Blue Caps / The Midnighters / Cosimo Matassa / Glyn Johns / Carole King / Darlene Love / George Clinton / Slash / Steven Adler / Duff McKagan / Matt Sorum / Gilby Clarke / Myles Kennedy Show all bands
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Public Hall Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Sep 08, 1967
Jimi Hendrix / The Outsiders / The Midnighters / Halifax Team
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Hogbo Bruk Hogbo, Sweden
Aug 15, 1962
The Midnighters / The Garner-Cooper Orchestra
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The Academy Ballroom (Denver) Denver, Colorado, United States
Jul 11, 1962
The Midnighters / The Eggie Porter Orchestra
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The Academy Ballroom (Denver) Denver, Colorado, United States
Nov 07, 1959
The Midnighters Township Auditorium Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Jul 31, 1959 –
Aug 01, 1959
The Midnighters
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Rainbow Ballroom Denver, Colorado, United States
Sep 01, 1958
The Midnighters / The Cal Green Orchestra
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Rainbow Ballroom Denver, Colorado, United States
Apr 18, 1958
Little Willie John / Al Jackson / Etta James / Bo Diddley / Tiny Topsy / The 5 Royales / Little Richard's Band / The Midnighters
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Rainbow Ballroom Denver, Colorado, United States
Apr 16, 1958
The Midnighters El Paso County Coliseum El Paso, Texas, United States
Apr 12, 1958
The Midnighters North Hall Auditorium Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Apr 07, 1958
The Midnighters Veterans Memorial Coliseum Evansville, Indiana, United States
Feb 04, 1958
The Midnighters Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Sep 02, 1957
The Midnighters / The Cal Green Orchestra Rainbow Ballroom
Sep 01, 1957 –
Sep 02, 1957
The Midnighters / The Cal Green Orchestra
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Rainbow Ballroom Denver, Colorado, United States
Jan 30, 1957 –
Jan 31, 1957
The Midnighters / The Hank Moore Orchestra
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Rainbow Ballroom Denver, Colorado, United States
Show Duplicate for Jan 30, 1957
Mar 26, 1956
The Midnighters Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Mar 22, 1956
The Midnighters Municipal Auditorium Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Mar 16, 1956
The Midnighters Municipal Auditorium Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Jan 04, 1956
The Midnighters / Cal Green and His Band
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Rainbow Ballroom Denver, Colorado, United States
Sep 27, 1955
The Midnighters / Cal Green and His Band
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Rainbow Ballroom Denver, Colorado, United States

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The Midnighters / The Cal Green Orchestra on Sep 1, 1958 [414-small]

The Midnighters / The Cal Green Orchestra
Sep 1, 1958
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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The Midnighters / The Cal Green Orchestra on Sep 1, 1957 [576-small]

The Midnighters / The Cal Green Orchestra
Sep 1 - 2, 1957
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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The Midnighters / Cal Green and His Band on Jan 4, 1956 [252-small]

The Midnighters / Cal Green and His Band
Jan 4, 1956
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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The Midnighters / Cal Green and His Band on Sep 27, 1955 [765-small]

The Midnighters / Cal Green and His Band
Sep 27, 1955
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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The Midnighters / The Garner-Cooper Orchestra on Aug 15, 1962 [123-small]

The Midnighters / The Garner-Cooper Orchestra
Aug 15, 1962
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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The Midnighters / The Eggie Porter Orchestra on Jul 11, 1962 [161-small]

The Midnighters / The Eggie Porter Orchestra
Jul 11, 1962
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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The Midnighters / Cal Green's Unit on Jan 30, 1957 [798-small]

The Midnighters / Cal Green's Unit
Jan 30 - 31, 1957
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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Concerts Per Year:

2012 1 concert
1967 1 concert
1962 2 concerts
1959 2 concerts
1958 6 concerts
1957 3 concerts
1956 4 concerts
1955 2 concerts
1954 8 concerts

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