funk, soul, rhythm and blues From, New Jersey United States. started in 1968 Signed to the Philadelphia International label by Leon Huff. Members; Jenny Holmes, David Beasley, James Tuten, Clarence Vaughan Formed in Camden, New Jersey, USA, and comprising Jenny Holmes, David Beasley, James Tuten and Clarence Vaughan, the Ebonys had minor success in the early 70s with a Dells -styled approach of baritone lead with answering falsetto second lead.