by Ron WynnJohnny Desmonds ultra-smooth vocals earned him the nickname of The Creamer. He enjoyed success in Detroit during the 30s before forming a foursome known as The Downbeats, which joined Bob Crosbys band, the Bob-O-Links. Desmond joined Gene Krupas band as a lead singer in 1941, later worked with Glenn Millers Air Force Band, and was known as The G.I. Sinatra. He later was a featured member of Don McNeills Breakfast Club in Chicago and recorded for RCA, Coral, MGM. He was also featured on 50s television staples Hit Parade and Face the Music.