The Five Keys formed in 1945 in Newport News, Virginia and although they never had any giant hits they were pioneers in the early days of Doo Wop and heavily influenced many of the major acts of the fifties. They did appear on American Bandstand with Dick Clark, but it was before the show went national. Otherwise, their fame might have been greater. Their 1960 album, “Rhythm & Blues Hits—Past and Present,” released by King Records, is worth up to $350.00. Their 1952 single, “Red Sails in the Sunset,” on Aladdin Records can sell for $2,500.00 today.