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Having a tongue-twisting moniker just like the Desideros, these Chicago natives had little opportunity for success. The association of Joe Manuel (lead), Robert Goley (lead), Albert “Eddie” Sullivan (tenor), Marshal Thompson (baritone), Del Dark brown (tenor), and Creadel “Crimson” Jones (bass) got one record launch on Renee Information in 1960 …

The latest soul group in Jackson, MS and the encompassing areas in the mid-’60s was unquestionably the Carvettes. The Temptations from the South had been manned by Al Goodman (baritone-bass), Charles Haynes (1st & 2nd tenor), Albert Dark brown (falsetto, 1st tenor), Tommy Harden (lead), and Walter Catchings (lead, 1st …

An obscure British-invasion era quartet signed to the Philips label, their perhaps most obviously attribute aside from a pleasingly melodious debut single, “After Tomorrow,” — done in a completely Beatle-esque mode — were their flamboyant outfits — done in the way from the Pearly Kings and Queens — a charitable …

The Shilos were among countless folk and folk-based groups that appeared in the first ’60s, in the wake of acts just like the Kingston Trio as well as the Highwaymen. They demonstrated an extraordinary degree of skill and virtuosity, enough to create them effective in the southeast where these were …

“Papa Chew Carry out the Boo-Ga-Loo” was the howling and understanding signature to a significant spirit groove from Jerry “Jerry-O” Murray. A Jerry-O 45 more often than not included Murray’s slick slang dangling around an upbeat support track made to capitalize on th most recent dance craze. Created Oct 1939 …

This strap became popular in the late ’60s, led by singer Bholen and guitarist Bavon Marie Marie (younger brother of guitar legend Franco). The music group, using their trend-setting feeling of style, captivated a younger viewers compared to the stalwart Alright Jazz. Nevertheless, they split up with Bavon’s loss of …

Particular jazz listeners who are percussion enthusiasts have attended a whole lot of trouble to learn whatever happened to the artist. There possess even been efforts to hire personal detectives to monitor the whereabouts of Al Hayes, the primary problem being the fact that case is undoubtedly slipped when the …

The Spirit Notes formed in Cleveland, OH and were led by William Bell (aka Costs Spoon), never to be confused using the William Bell of “YOU DO NOT Miss Your Drinking water” fame. Their lineup contains Bell, Walter Dannison, Leroy Elie, and John Berry. The quartet documented several singles which …

The little-known story of how Mickaela “Micki” Callen found co-write a track by one of the better American rock bands from the 1960s is indeed strange it might be impossible to create up. It is also indicative of just how much the rock and roll business has transformed since that …

Dion McGregor dreamt aloud, completely narrating his vivid and frequently bizarre dreams, that have been recorded by his roommate from 1961 to 1967. By his past due thirties, McGregor’s rest talking had cultivated beyond the most common mumblings of somniloquists; he was speaking aloud and very clear. McGregor grew up …