The Honeys | |
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![]() From left: Ginger Blake, Diane Rovell, and Marilyn Wilson | |
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Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres | Vocal surf |
Years active | 1958–1969, 1980,[1] 1983, 1986, 1990s, 2016, 2019-2021 |
Labels | Capitol, Warner |
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The Honeys (originally the Rovell Sisters) were an American girl group, formed in Los Angeles in 1958, that initially comprised sisters Marilyn, Diane, and Barbara Rovell.[2] Barbara was later replaced by their cousin, Ginger Blake. After 1962, the Rovell Sisters were rechristened "the Honeys" by the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, who envisioned the group as a female counterpart to his band.[3] Wilson served as the Honeys' record producer and chief songwriter, and later married Marilyn in late 1964.
The Honeys were described as "the world's first female surfing vocal combo" by Music Vendor in April 1963.[4] After 1969, they remained mostly inactive. In the 1970s, Marilyn and Diane formed another short-lived group, American Spring, also with participation from Wilson.