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Don Lang
9,351 listeners
Don Lang (born Gordon Langhorn, 18 January 1925, in Halifax, Yorkshire died August 1992, in Surrey), was a trombone player who led his own … read moreDon Lang (born Gordon Langhorn, 18 January 1925, in Halifax, Yorkshire died August 1992, in Surrey), was a trombone player who led his own British band called Don Lang & his Frantic Five. He appeared on the first BBC-TV show for teen… read moreDon Lang (born Gordon Langhorn, 18 January 1925, in Halifax, Yorkshire died August 1992, in Surrey), was a trombone player who led his own British band called Don Lang & his Frantic Five. He appeared on the first BBC-TV show for teenagers called Six-Five Special for which he also recorded the… read more
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Shane Fenton & The Fentones
7,584 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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Tony Brent
6,000 listeners
Tony Brent b. Reginald Bretagne, 13 August 1926, Bombay, India, d. 19 June 1993, Sydney, Australia. Brent was a popular singer in the UK … read moreTony Brent b. Reginald Bretagne, 13 August 1926, Bombay, India, d. 19 June 1993, Sydney, Australia. Brent was a popular singer in the UK during the 50s, having moved there on Boxing Day 1947. Two years later he won a talent contest at … read moreTony Brent b. Reginald Bretagne, 13 August 1926, Bombay, India, d. 19 June 1993, Sydney, Australia. Brent was a popular singer in the UK during the 50s, having moved there on Boxing Day 1947. Two years later he won a talent contest at the Kingston Regal Theatre singing "Some Enchanted Even… read more
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Craig Douglas
33,876 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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The Avons
17,454 listeners
There were at least four groups who used this name: 1) An American do0-wop group whose biggest hit was "Baby" in 1957. 2) A Briti… read moreThere were at least four groups who used this name: 1) An American do0-wop group whose biggest hit was "Baby" in 1957. 2) A British pop music vocal group, composed of Valerie Murtagh (born 1936, Willesden, London) and Elaine Mu… read moreThere were at least four groups who used this name: 1) An American do0-wop group whose biggest hit was "Baby" in 1957. 2) A British pop music vocal group, composed of Valerie Murtagh (born 1936, Willesden, London) and Elaine Murtagh, (born 1940, County Cork, Eire) and they were original… read more
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Tony Crombie & His Rockets
2,391 listeners
Tony Crombie was a well respected jazz drummer in th UK in the 1950's. Like many similar jazz artists at that time, he formed one of E… read moreTony Crombie was a well respected jazz drummer in th UK in the 1950's. Like many similar jazz artists at that time, he formed one of England's first rock 'n' roll groups, Tony Crombie and His Rockets, to try to bolste… read moreTony Crombie was a well respected jazz drummer in th UK in the 1950's. Like many similar jazz artists at that time, he formed one of England's first rock 'n' roll groups, Tony Crombie and His Rockets, to try to bolster his finances. Many jazz players did this before most of En… read more
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Don Lang & His Frantic Five
1,386 listeners
Don Lang (born Gordon Langhorn, 19 January 1925, Halifax, Yorkshire, died 3 August 1992, Surrey) was an English trombone player and singer,… read moreDon Lang (born Gordon Langhorn, 19 January 1925, Halifax, Yorkshire, died 3 August 1992, Surrey) was an English trombone player and singer, who led his own band, Don Lang & his Frantic Five. They appeared on the first BBC Television … read moreDon Lang (born Gordon Langhorn, 19 January 1925, Halifax, Yorkshire, died 3 August 1992, Surrey) was an English trombone player and singer, who led his own band, Don Lang & his Frantic Five. They appeared on the first BBC Television show for teenagers called Six-Five Special, for which he rec… read more
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Tommy Bruce & The Bruisers
7,825 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
