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Charlie Gracie
18,783 listeners
Charlie Gracie (born Charles Anthony Graci in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 14 May 1936; died 17 December 2022) was an American rock pione… read moreCharlie Gracie (born Charles Anthony Graci in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 14 May 1936; died 17 December 2022) was an American rock pioneer and singer. Encouraged by his father to play the guitar, Gracie's musical career started a… read moreCharlie Gracie (born Charles Anthony Graci in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 14 May 1936; died 17 December 2022) was an American rock pioneer and singer. Encouraged by his father to play the guitar, Gracie's musical career started at the very early age of 14 when he appeared on the Paul Whit… read more
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Jim Lowe
18,598 listeners
Jim Lowe (May 7, 1923 – December 12, 2016) was an American singer-songwriter, best known for his 1956 number-one hit song, "Green Door… read moreJim Lowe (May 7, 1923 – December 12, 2016) was an American singer-songwriter, best known for his 1956 number-one hit song, "Green Door". He also served as a disc jockey and radio host and personality, and has been considered a… read moreJim Lowe (May 7, 1923 – December 12, 2016) was an American singer-songwriter, best known for his 1956 number-one hit song, "Green Door". He also served as a disc jockey and radio host and personality, and has been considered an expert on the popular music of the 1940s and 1950s. Born i… read more
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Shane Fenton & The Fentones
7,582 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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Dorsey Burnette
10,792 listeners
Dorsey Burnette (December 28, 1932 - August 19, 1979) was an early Rockabilly singer from Memphis, Tennessee and with his younger brother J… read moreDorsey Burnette (December 28, 1932 - August 19, 1979) was an early Rockabilly singer from Memphis, Tennessee and with his younger brother Johnny Burnette and a friend named Paul Burlison was one of the founder members of The Rock and Rol… read moreDorsey Burnette (December 28, 1932 - August 19, 1979) was an early Rockabilly singer from Memphis, Tennessee and with his younger brother Johnny Burnette and a friend named Paul Burlison was one of the founder members of The Rock and Roll Trio. The ‘e’ at the end of the name was added later. His … read more
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Carl Mann
41,589 listeners
Carl Mann was born in rural Tennessee. He was a multi-talented musician who sang, played guitar and piano. He was signed to Jaxon Records i… read moreCarl Mann was born in rural Tennessee. He was a multi-talented musician who sang, played guitar and piano. He was signed to Jaxon Records in 1957 where he released a few singles. His one hit ''MONA LISA" however, was relea… read moreCarl Mann was born in rural Tennessee. He was a multi-talented musician who sang, played guitar and piano. He was signed to Jaxon Records in 1957 where he released a few singles. His one hit ''MONA LISA" however, was released on Sun Records and reached #25 on the Billboard Hot 100 … read more
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Craig Douglas
33,866 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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Robin Luke
7,635 listeners
Robin Luke (born March 20, 1942, Los Angeles, California) is an American rockabilly singer. He has been enshrined in the Rockabilly Hall of… read moreRobin Luke (born March 20, 1942, Los Angeles, California) is an American rockabilly singer. He has been enshrined in the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. Luke was living in Honolulu, Hawaii, attending Punahou School, in 1958 when he wrote and re… read moreRobin Luke (born March 20, 1942, Los Angeles, California) is an American rockabilly singer. He has been enshrined in the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. Luke was living in Honolulu, Hawaii, attending Punahou School, in 1958 when he wrote and recorded a Billboard #5 hit with the song "Susie Darlin,&… read more
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Don Lang
9,343 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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Ral Donner
8,587 listeners
Ralph Stuart Donner, 10 February 1943, Chicago, Illinois, USA, d. 6 April 1984, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Donner had a short string of US cha… read moreRalph Stuart Donner, 10 February 1943, Chicago, Illinois, USA, d. 6 April 1984, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Donner had a short string of US chart singles in the early 60s, most notably the number 4 "You Don't Know What You've … read moreRalph Stuart Donner, 10 February 1943, Chicago, Illinois, USA, d. 6 April 1984, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Donner had a short string of US chart singles in the early 60s, most notably the number 4 "You Don't Know What You've Got (Until You Lose It)". He began singing in church in… read more
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Eddie Fontaine
8,219 listeners
Eddie Fontaine (aka Eddie Reardon) (March 6, 1927—April 13, 1992) was an American actor and singer, best known for television roles in the … read moreEddie Fontaine (aka Eddie Reardon) (March 6, 1927—April 13, 1992) was an American actor and singer, best known for television roles in the 1960s and 1970s. Born Edward Reardon in Springfield, MA Fontaine signed as a vocalist with RCA in … read moreEddie Fontaine (aka Eddie Reardon) (March 6, 1927—April 13, 1992) was an American actor and singer, best known for television roles in the 1960s and 1970s. Born Edward Reardon in Springfield, MA Fontaine signed as a vocalist with RCA in 1954 after serving in the U.S. Navy. In 1955 he appeared at … read more