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Tommy Bruce & The Bruisers
7,817 listeners
Tommy Bruce was a rock 'n roller of the early 1960s from London, United Kingdom. He once described his low singing voice as 'diab… read moreTommy Bruce was a rock 'n roller of the early 1960s from London, United Kingdom. He once described his low singing voice as 'diabolical'. Bruce enjoyed early chart success with Birmingham band The Bruisers, with Fats Walle… read moreTommy Bruce was a rock 'n roller of the early 1960s from London, United Kingdom. He once described his low singing voice as 'diabolical'. Bruce enjoyed early chart success with Birmingham band The Bruisers, with Fats Waller's classic 'Ain't Misbehavin'' (wh… read more
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Shane Fenton & The Fentones
7,569 listeners
In the early 1960s, Shane Fenton and The Fentones were an unknown teenage band who recorded a demo tape and mailed it in to a BBC programme… read moreIn the early 1960s, Shane Fenton and The Fentones were an unknown teenage band who recorded a demo tape and mailed it in to a BBC programme with the hope of being picked to appear on TV. While awaiting a reply from the BBC, the band'… read moreIn the early 1960s, Shane Fenton and The Fentones were an unknown teenage band who recorded a demo tape and mailed it in to a BBC programme with the hope of being picked to appear on TV. While awaiting a reply from the BBC, the band's 17 year old singer Shane Fenton (born Johnny Theakstone) … read more
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The Paramounts
12,404 listeners
1 A white Doo Wop group from the 50s. Particularly good is his song "In A Dream". Group from the Zerega Avenue in the Bronx consi… read more1 A white Doo Wop group from the 50s. Particularly good is his song "In A Dream". Group from the Zerega Avenue in the Bronx consisted of Milton Delgado(Lead),Joey Militi,Freddie LaBianca,Jimmy Giattino and Richie Black. They we… read more1 A white Doo Wop group from the 50s. Particularly good is his song "In A Dream". Group from the Zerega Avenue in the Bronx consisted of Milton Delgado(Lead),Joey Militi,Freddie LaBianca,Jimmy Giattino and Richie Black. They were managed by Jim Gribble manager of groups as The Passions,… read more
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Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers
24,718 listeners
Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers were a 1960s beat group, who had two Top 10 hits with ""One Way Love" (#9 UK, 1964), an… read moreCliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers were a 1960s beat group, who had two Top 10 hits with ""One Way Love" (#9 UK, 1964), and "Got to Get You into My Life" (#6 UK, 1966). In 1959 Bennett put together the first ve… read moreCliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers were a 1960s beat group, who had two Top 10 hits with ""One Way Love" (#9 UK, 1964), and "Got to Get You into My Life" (#6 UK, 1966). In 1959 Bennett put together the first version of the Rebel Rousers, his backing band. They were good… read more
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P.J. Proby
26,926 listeners
P.J. Proby, born James Marcus Smith on 6 November 1938, is a singer, songwriter, and actor noted for his voice and his theatrical portrayal… read moreP.J. Proby, born James Marcus Smith on 6 November 1938, is a singer, songwriter, and actor noted for his voice and his theatrical portrayals of Elvis Presley, plus interpretations of modern standards in the vein of Tom Jones. Until 1961,… read moreP.J. Proby, born James Marcus Smith on 6 November 1938, is a singer, songwriter, and actor noted for his voice and his theatrical portrayals of Elvis Presley, plus interpretations of modern standards in the vein of Tom Jones. Until 1961, he used the name Jett Powers. The stage name P.J. Proby was… read more
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Eden Kane
15,436 listeners
Like Cliff Richard and Engelbert Humperdinck, Eden Kane was born in India, but returned to Britain as a child. He first created some intere… read moreLike Cliff Richard and Engelbert Humperdinck, Eden Kane was born in India, but returned to Britain as a child. He first created some interest for his talent, with an advertising jingle for Cadbury's, called "Hot Chocolate Crazy… read moreLike Cliff Richard and Engelbert Humperdinck, Eden Kane was born in India, but returned to Britain as a child. He first created some interest for his talent, with an advertising jingle for Cadbury's, called "Hot Chocolate Crazy". This was played almost as often as Horace Batchelor&… read more
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The Four Pennies
11,584 listeners
Disambiguation - There are three bands with this moniker. 1. 60's soul group on Brunswick records 2. UK Britbeat band. 3. US Girl Grou… read moreDisambiguation - There are three bands with this moniker. 1. 60's soul group on Brunswick records 2. UK Britbeat band. 3. US Girl Group. 1. They got their start in the early 50s as the Five Pennies, eventually becoming (with a numbe… read moreDisambiguation - There are three bands with this moniker. 1. 60's soul group on Brunswick records 2. UK Britbeat band. 3. US Girl Group. 1. They got their start in the early 50s as the Five Pennies, eventually becoming (with a number of personnel changes along the way) the Chimes, and the 4 … read more
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Craig Douglas
33,810 listeners
England during the late '50s had its equivalents to Frankie Avalon and Fabian, teenage boy singers whose sounds were specifically tail… read moreEngland during the late '50s had its equivalents to Frankie Avalon and Fabian, teenage boy singers whose sounds were specifically tailored to appeal to the most romantic sides of the young female psyche and not offend their parents.… read moreEngland during the late '50s had its equivalents to Frankie Avalon and Fabian, teenage boy singers whose sounds were specifically tailored to appeal to the most romantic sides of the young female psyche and not offend their parents. Craig Douglas was one of the better of these and has proved… read more
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Des O'Connor
8,917 listeners
Des O'Connor (born Desmond Bernard O'Connor, 12 January 1932 in Stepney, East End, London, died 14 November 2020 in Buckinghamshi… read moreDes O'Connor (born Desmond Bernard O'Connor, 12 January 1932 in Stepney, East End, London, died 14 November 2020 in Buckinghamshire, England) was a well-known veteran English television personality. Des O'Connor had a succ… read moreDes O'Connor (born Desmond Bernard O'Connor, 12 January 1932 in Stepney, East End, London, died 14 November 2020 in Buckinghamshire, England) was a well-known veteran English television personality. Des O'Connor had a successful career as a singer, recording 34 albums and selling o… read more
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Brian Poole & The Tremeloes
29,561 listeners
Brian Poole & the Tremeloes were an English beat group founded in 1958 in Dagenham, Essex, England. Lead singer Brian Poole left the ba… read moreBrian Poole & the Tremeloes were an English beat group founded in 1958 in Dagenham, Essex, England. Lead singer Brian Poole left the band in 1966 and the band continued as The Tremeloes. The group formed in 1958 as Brian Poole and th… read moreBrian Poole & the Tremeloes were an English beat group founded in 1958 in Dagenham, Essex, England. Lead singer Brian Poole left the band in 1966 and the band continued as The Tremeloes. The group formed in 1958 as Brian Poole and the Tremoloes (the name soon being changed thanks to the spell… read more