Doris Dorsey

Dorsey, once in a romantic relationship with Herb Sadler with whom she shares a son, began her professional career in her early teens with the famous Albert King Blues Boy Band. Sadler also partnered with soul singer Doris Dorsey, usually billed as Herb & Doris. The duo still play occasionally in St. Louis. In their heyday they toured the U.S. and abroad. As a featured vocalist, she sang with many huge names of the day, including Richard Mansfield and the Magnificent 7 at the London House East in East St. Louis. She also founded the Moniques who gained a big following in Gaslight Square in St. Louis and performed with Ike and Tina Turner, Little Milton, Luther Ingram and many more.