Tag Archives: 1950s – 1960s

Though associated with the fertile Tx garage and psych scene from the 1960s by virtue of their underground traditional “Simply no Friend of Mine,” the Sparkles dated back again to 1957 and continuing their performing career until 1972, an extended run than just about any of the Lone Star Condition …

Even probably the most avid Motown fanatics don’t realize the Serenaders, the Fresh York-based group cut their final single in Motown’s VIP label. Developing in 1956, the central statistics had been George Kerr, Sidney Barnes, and Timothy “Andre” Wilson, and different other associates serenaded in out and out over time. …

LA vocal group the Robins are best remembered today because the forerunner from the Coasters, though their very own record of strikes was substantial in its right. Also, their background will be a lot more difficult than most followers from the Coasters know, and can become split into two important …

Although Kilometers Davis’ 1955-1957 quintet had a comparatively brief life, it transpired in history among the finest & most interesting bebop combos from the 1950s. It had been an organization where different musical personalities do a lot more than coexist — they complimented and influenced one another. The quintet’s front …

This Pittsburgh vocal group made an impressive heartache ballad in 1959, “Since I DON’T POSSESS You.” It continues to be among R&B’s best agonizing triumphs, and Chuck Jackson afterwards did an similarly gripping edition. Jimmy Beaumont was the business lead vocalist, with Janet Vogel, Wally Lester, Joe VerScharen, and Jackie …

R&B tranquility group the Tempo Aces formed in 1950 comprising initial tenor Billy Steward, second tenor Chuck Rowan, baritone Clyde Rhymes, and bass Vince Home; all were users from the U.S. Army’s Particular Services department stationed in Germany during the quartet’s development, ultimately earning the “All-Army Soldier Performing Competition” and …

Formed within the Bronx, NY, USA, the Ebb Tides (because they had been originally known as) presented classmates Antonio ‘Nino’ Aiello (lead), Tony Delesio (baritone), Vinnie Drago (bass) and Rudy (tenor). Their documenting debut, ‘Franny Franny’, arrived after meeting skill scout Murray Jacobs in 1957. By the finish of the …

Although most widely known for composing the indelible theme to the tv screen classic I REALLY LIKE Lucy, Marco Rizo was also a renowned traditional pianist, deftly fusing traditional techniques using the newer approaches of swing and Afro-Cuban jazz. Given birth to in 1920 in Santiago, Cuba, he was the …

The Royal Teens are, by one definition, a hard-luck band. They might play hard and noisy, however they also sang well and understood how exactly to harmonize. These were among the better rock and roll & roll rings of the period, perfectly self-contained along with a great defeat and hard …

The Primettes changed their name towards the Supremes, endured some flops, and became perhaps one of the most successful female vocal groups ever. But before their torrid graph run within the mid-’60s, these were extremely sought-after support vocalists. Their efforts to Bob West’s Lupine label are noted, but you can …