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Alma Cogan
109,563 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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Johnnie Ray
121,220 listeners
John Alvin Ray (January 10, 1927 – February 24, 1990) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Popular for most of the 1950s, Ray h… read moreJohn Alvin Ray (January 10, 1927 – February 24, 1990) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Popular for most of the 1950s, Ray has been cited by critics as a major precursor of what would become rock and roll, for his jazz and… read moreJohn Alvin Ray (January 10, 1927 – February 24, 1990) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Popular for most of the 1950s, Ray has been cited by critics as a major precursor of what would become rock and roll, for his jazz and blues-influenced music and his animated stage persona. Ray … read more
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Dickie Valentine
65,501 listeners
Popular 1950's British vocalist from London (died in 1971 aged 41 in a car crash in Wales) Had two number 1 UK hits with Christmas Alp… read morePopular 1950's British vocalist from London (died in 1971 aged 41 in a car crash in Wales) Had two number 1 UK hits with Christmas Alphabet - the first ever seasonal song to do so) and Finger Of Suspicion (used in soundtrack to 1988… read morePopular 1950's British vocalist from London (died in 1971 aged 41 in a car crash in Wales) Had two number 1 UK hits with Christmas Alphabet - the first ever seasonal song to do so) and Finger Of Suspicion (used in soundtrack to 1988 film Distant Voices, Still Lives) Had his own TV show in 1956. View wiki
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Frankie Laine
179,322 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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Pat Boone
313,897 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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Adam Faith
122,411 listeners
Terence (Terry) Nelhams-Wright, known as Adam Faith (June 23, 1940—March 8, 2003) was an English singer, actor and financial journalist. He… read moreTerence (Terry) Nelhams-Wright, known as Adam Faith (June 23, 1940—March 8, 2003) was an English singer, actor and financial journalist. He was born in Acton in West London, and was unaware that his real surname was Nelhams-Wright until … read moreTerence (Terry) Nelhams-Wright, known as Adam Faith (June 23, 1940—March 8, 2003) was an English singer, actor and financial journalist. He was born in Acton in West London, and was unaware that his real surname was Nelhams-Wright until he applied for a passport and obtained his birth certificate… read more
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Rosemary Clooney
588,806 listeners
Rosemary Clooney (born 23 May 1928 in Maysville, Kentucky, USA – 29 June 2002) was an American singer and actress. Clooney's first rec… read moreRosemary Clooney (born 23 May 1928 in Maysville, Kentucky, USA – 29 June 2002) was an American singer and actress. Clooney's first recordings, in May 1946, were for Columbia Records. She sang with Tony Pastor's big band. Cloone… read moreRosemary Clooney (born 23 May 1928 in Maysville, Kentucky, USA – 29 June 2002) was an American singer and actress. Clooney's first recordings, in May 1946, were for Columbia Records. She sang with Tony Pastor's big band. Clooney continued working with the Pastor band until 1949, making … read more
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Eddie Fisher
88,792 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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Guy Mitchell
193,090 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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Andy Williams
1,646,852 listeners
Howard Andrew Williams (born December 3, 1927 in Wall Lake, Iowa, died September 26, 2012), known as Andy Williams, was an American pop singer. He first performed in a children's choir at his local Presbyterian church. Williams and his three older brothers Bob, Dick, and Don, formed a quarte… read more