There two bands with the name The Turbans. 1) An African American doo-wop group, who were formed in Philadelphia in 1953. 2) An international musical collective bringing together music from traditional near-eastern and eastern-European styles and their own compositions. 1) The Turbans were an African American doo-wop group, who were formed in Philadelphia in 1953. The original members were: Al Banks (lead tenor), Matthew Platt (second tenor), Charlie Williams (baritone) Read more on Last.fm