EPISODE · Feb 8, 2026 · 21 MIN
The original talking bass - Orville “Hoppy” Jones and the Ink Spots
Celebrate the life and music of Orville “Hoppy” Jones, a founding member of the Ink Spots, a legendary vocal group with roots in the Indiana Avenue scene. Hoppy developed a unique “talking bass” — a spoken-word recitation that helped define the group’s sound.
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