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Richard Curry was a Broadway performer from the first ’50s, whose shows included Out of the Globe and Mr. Great. He shouldn’t be confused using the experienced Chicago jazz drummer from the same name.

The surname Gomez has eight entries in Helio Orovio’s Cuban Music from A to Z, non-e of these Eddies, Eds, Edwards, Eduardos, or Edgars. non-etheless, the name Eddie Gomez offers some stature in Latin music, including credits to get a vocalist and percussionist who got part in popular ’50s recordings …

Although they have yet to accomplish a cameo on the commercial for wireless phone service, the Del Rio Sisters have already been in comparison to Charo with regards to Afro-Cuban music that is watered down such as a glass of whiskey purchased for the “hostess” at a bar in NEVADA. …

The Royal Vacations, a Detroit-based group, began singing in 1955, and like many sets of the time, started on the road corners and in the parks. The group contains: Vernon Williams (1st tenor/lead), Chester Scott (also 1st tenor/lead), Kenneth Fuqua (second tenor/lead), Jerry Wallace (baritone), and Charles Farley (bass). Having …