Ink Spots (jazz group)

The Ink Spots were an influential American vocal group active from the 1930s to the 1950s, known for blending jazz, swing, and R&B. They pioneered a style featuring smooth, melodic singing with a lead vocalist supported by harmonious background singers. Their sound often included a conversational, storytelling approach, and they popularized the use of stop-time and rhythmic pauses, shaping future doo-wop and R&B acts. The Ink Spots’ recordings, like "If I Didn’t Care," became classics, and their innovative approach significantly impacted the development of modern popular music.