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Frankie Laine
178,443 listeners
Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio (30 March 1913 – 6 February 2007), was an American singer and one of the more successful hit-… read moreFrankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio (30 March 1913 – 6 February 2007), was an American singer and one of the more successful hit-makers of the late 1940s and early 1950s. Laine has had worldwide sales of over 250 million disk… read moreFrankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio (30 March 1913 – 6 February 2007), was an American singer and one of the more successful hit-makers of the late 1940s and early 1950s. Laine has had worldwide sales of over 250 million disks, and has earned 21 gold records. Originally a rhythm and b… read more
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Les Paul & Mary Ford
66,429 listeners
Les Paul and Mary Ford were a popular 1950s husband-and-wife duo, in which Les Paul played guitar and sang (sometimes) and Mary Ford sang and played guitar. In 1951 alone, they sold six million records. Les Paul (Lester William Polsfuss, June 9, 1915 – August 12, 2009) and Mary Ford (Iris Colleen… read more
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Pat Boone
313,091 listeners
Charles Eugene Patrick Boone (known as Pat Boone) (born June 1, 1934) is a singer whose smooth style made him a popular performer of the 19… read moreCharles Eugene Patrick Boone (known as Pat Boone) (born June 1, 1934) is a singer whose smooth style made him a popular performer of the 1950s. His cover versions of African-American rhythm and blues hits had a noticeable effect on the d… read moreCharles Eugene Patrick Boone (known as Pat Boone) (born June 1, 1934) is a singer whose smooth style made him a popular performer of the 1950s. His cover versions of African-American rhythm and blues hits had a noticeable effect on the development of the broad popularity of rock and roll. He is a… read more
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Eddie Fisher
88,086 listeners
1) Edward Thomas Fisher A jazz guitarist born in Little Rock, Arkansas. Died of cancer on July 12, 2007. Eddie Fisher spent the first 17 … read more1) Edward Thomas Fisher A jazz guitarist born in Little Rock, Arkansas. Died of cancer on July 12, 2007. Eddie Fisher spent the first 17 years of his life in Little Rock, Arkansas. From the age of 10, he developed a love for music; inf… read more1) Edward Thomas Fisher A jazz guitarist born in Little Rock, Arkansas. Died of cancer on July 12, 2007. Eddie Fisher spent the first 17 years of his life in Little Rock, Arkansas. From the age of 10, he developed a love for music; influenced and supported by his father. After graduating from h… read more
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Jimmy Clanton
145,196 listeners
Jimmy Clanton was born 2 September 1938 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA, and formed his first band in 1956 while in high school. One of the … read moreJimmy Clanton was born 2 September 1938 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA, and formed his first band in 1956 while in high school. One of the few white singers to come out of the New Orleans R&B/rock & roll sound (he was known as th… read moreJimmy Clanton was born 2 September 1938 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA, and formed his first band in 1956 while in high school. One of the few white singers to come out of the New Orleans R&B/rock & roll sound (he was known as the "swamp pop R&B teenage idol"), he rode the c… read more
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Alma Cogan
109,394 listeners
Alma Cogan was Britain's most successful female recording artist of the 1950's. Born in London in 1932, her early recordings were… read moreAlma Cogan was Britain's most successful female recording artist of the 1950's. Born in London in 1932, her early recordings were mainly ballads, in the style of Anne Shelton. But by 1954, this was to all change. Her first majo… read moreAlma Cogan was Britain's most successful female recording artist of the 1950's. Born in London in 1932, her early recordings were mainly ballads, in the style of Anne Shelton. But by 1954, this was to all change. Her first major hit was "Bell Bottom Blues", and she scored her … read more
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The Four Aces
80,980 listeners
Musical groups in three genres have shared the name The Four Aces. 1. The Aces, initially known as "The Four Aces" were a Jamaica… read moreMusical groups in three genres have shared the name The Four Aces. 1. The Aces, initially known as "The Four Aces" were a Jamaican vocal group who are best known for their work with Desmond Dekker, but who also recorded without… read moreMusical groups in three genres have shared the name The Four Aces. 1. The Aces, initially known as "The Four Aces" were a Jamaican vocal group who are best known for their work with Desmond Dekker, but who also recorded without him. The initial line-up of the Aces was Clive Campbell, Ba… read more
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Guy Mitchell
191,183 listeners
Guy Mitchell (27 February 1927 - 1 July 1999) was born Albert George Cernik, son of immigrants from Croatia, in Detroit, Michigan, USA. At … read moreGuy Mitchell (27 February 1927 - 1 July 1999) was born Albert George Cernik, son of immigrants from Croatia, in Detroit, Michigan, USA. At the age of 11, he was signed by Warner Brothers Pictures, to be groomed as a child star, and he al… read moreGuy Mitchell (27 February 1927 - 1 July 1999) was born Albert George Cernik, son of immigrants from Croatia, in Detroit, Michigan, USA. At the age of 11, he was signed by Warner Brothers Pictures, to be groomed as a child star, and he also performed on the radio on Station KFWB in Los Angeles, Ca… read more
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Tommy Edwards
68,631 listeners
Tommy Edwards, (February 17, 1922 - October 23, 1969) was an African American singer, active during the late 50's and early 60's.… read moreTommy Edwards, (February 17, 1922 - October 23, 1969) was an African American singer, active during the late 50's and early 60's. He sang love ballads mostly, Acheiving Imortality with the hit single "It's All in the … read moreTommy Edwards, (February 17, 1922 - October 23, 1969) was an African American singer, active during the late 50's and early 60's. He sang love ballads mostly, Acheiving Imortality with the hit single "It's All in the Game" He released more than 6 albums. He had an untimel… read more
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The Platters
925,829 listeners
The Platters was a successful vocal group of the early rock n roll era. Their distinctive sound was a bridge between the pre-rock n roll Ti… read moreThe Platters was a successful vocal group of the early rock n roll era. Their distinctive sound was a bridge between the pre-rock n roll Tin Pan Alley tradition of the Ink Spots and the Mills Brothers and the explosion of teenage music i… read moreThe Platters was a successful vocal group of the early rock n roll era. Their distinctive sound was a bridge between the pre-rock n roll Tin Pan Alley tradition of the Ink Spots and the Mills Brothers and the explosion of teenage music in the mid 1950s. The most successful incarnation of the grou… read more