Fifth Dimension, The

The Fifth Dimension

US Pop / Soul vocal harmony group founded in the middle of the 60's by Billy Davis Jr. Their worldwide hit "Up-Up And Away" sold more than 5 million copies between 1967 and 1968 and its parent album more than 1 million copies during those years.
In 1968 they set a sensational record by winning 5 Grammy awards (Best song of the year for "Up-Up And Away", Best vocal group, Best contemporary album, Album of the year and Best contemporary group).
They have recorded for Soul City, Liberty, Bell Records, ABC Records and Motown till the late 70's. The group changed its line-up many times over the years and was finally inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2002.

Members:
Billy Davis Jr., Florence LaRue, Lamonte McLemore, Leonard Tucker, Louis Pegues, Marilyn McCoo, Michael Mishaw, Patrice Morris, Ron Townson, Terri Bryant, Terry Clarke