Music legend Chuck Barksdale of 'The Dells' to be laid to rest Monday

Sunday, May 19, 2019
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A public viewing Sunday honored Chicago music legend Chuck Barksdale of the 1950s group, 'The Dells.'

Barksdale died Wednesday after a long illness at age 84.
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His distinctive bass voice was often imitated during The Dells' heyday.

Sunday, a steady stream of people entered the Harold Washington Cultural Center on South King Drive to pay their respects.
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The wake and funeral are at the same location Monday morning at 10 a.m.

Barksdale and The Dells' were born and raised in Harvey, Illinois.
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