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Kip Tyler & The Flips
953 listeners
Kip Tyler (real name: Elwood Westertson Smith; born May 31, 1929 Chicago, Illinois; died September 23, 1996, Los Angeles, California) was American rock and roll singer and bongo player. His backing band was called The Flips, their line up was Jim Horn, Larry Knechtel, Mike Bermani, Mike Deasy, Sa… read more -
Duane Eddy & The Rebels
3,982 listeners
It is hard to overestimate the influence Duane Eddy had on the rock instrumental groups that proliferated in the late 50s and early 60s. Th… read moreIt is hard to overestimate the influence Duane Eddy had on the rock instrumental groups that proliferated in the late 50s and early 60s. There were plenty of musicians playing rock'n'roll before he came along, but Duane was the… read moreIt is hard to overestimate the influence Duane Eddy had on the rock instrumental groups that proliferated in the late 50s and early 60s. There were plenty of musicians playing rock'n'roll before he came along, but Duane was the first instrumentalist to achieve pop star status. His spell… read more -
Ronnie Dawson
29,832 listeners
Ronald F. "Ronnie" Dawson (born August 11, 1939 in Dallas, Texas; died September 23, 2003 in Dallas, Texas) was an American rocka… read moreRonald F. "Ronnie" Dawson (born August 11, 1939 in Dallas, Texas; died September 23, 2003 in Dallas, Texas) was an American rockabilly musician, although he was more popular in England than back home. He was nicknamed "The… read moreRonald F. "Ronnie" Dawson (born August 11, 1939 in Dallas, Texas; died September 23, 2003 in Dallas, Texas) was an American rockabilly musician, although he was more popular in England than back home. He was nicknamed "The Blonde Bomber." Dawson was the son of a big band leade… read more -
Richard Berry & The Pharaohs
7,554 listeners
Richard Berry & The Pharaohs was a short-lived American band led by Richard Berry (1935-1997) that Berry formed at the end of 1954 afte… read moreRichard Berry & The Pharaohs was a short-lived American band led by Richard Berry (1935-1997) that Berry formed at the end of 1954 after he left the Flairs to form his own group. In 1955, Berry was inspired to write a new calypso-sty… read moreRichard Berry & The Pharaohs was a short-lived American band led by Richard Berry (1935-1997) that Berry formed at the end of 1954 after he left the Flairs to form his own group. In 1955, Berry was inspired to write a new calypso-style song, "Louie Louie". He took inspiration from a… read more -
The Instrumentals
9,423 listeners
The Instrumentals was a 4 piece group during the mid 50's who specialized in a variety of musical genres from 50's rock to latin … read moreThe Instrumentals was a 4 piece group during the mid 50's who specialized in a variety of musical genres from 50's rock to latin and even popular music. The goup was conmprised of four musicians which included Jay Tanner on Gu… read moreThe Instrumentals was a 4 piece group during the mid 50's who specialized in a variety of musical genres from 50's rock to latin and even popular music. The goup was conmprised of four musicians which included Jay Tanner on Guitar (Composer); Bobby Miller on Saxaphone; Bobby Rose on Ac… read more -
Hayden Thompson
17,954 listeners
Thompson made his recording debut with "I Feel the Blues Coming On" on the Von label in 1954. He signed with Sun in 1956 and reco… read moreThompson made his recording debut with "I Feel the Blues Coming On" on the Von label in 1954. He signed with Sun in 1956 and recorded the Junior Parker song "Love My Baby" with support from Billy Riley's band and… read moreThompson made his recording debut with "I Feel the Blues Coming On" on the Von label in 1954. He signed with Sun in 1956 and recorded the Junior Parker song "Love My Baby" with support from Billy Riley's band and Jerry Lee Lewis. Held back for several months, the single f… read more -
The Rhythm Rockers
8,761 listeners
There is more than one artist with this name, including: 1) The Rhythm Rockers was a 60s American rockabilly group from Minnesota. 2) The… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name, including: 1) The Rhythm Rockers was a 60s American rockabilly group from Minnesota. 2) The Rhythm Rockers was a 60s American surf rock band. 3) The Rhythm Rockers was a 60s American rocka… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name, including: 1) The Rhythm Rockers was a 60s American rockabilly group from Minnesota. 2) The Rhythm Rockers was a 60s American surf rock band. 3) The Rhythm Rockers was a 60s American rockabilly group from Boston, MA. 4) The Rhythm Rockers was a 60… read more -
Ric Cartey
9,064 listeners
Ric Cartey (Whaley Thomas Cartey, Atlanta Georgia, 18 January 1937 - 5 August 2009) was an American rockabilly musician and songwriter. H… read moreRic Cartey (Whaley Thomas Cartey, Atlanta Georgia, 18 January 1937 - 5 August 2009) was an American rockabilly musician and songwriter. He was among others the composer of the hit "Young Love" a popular song, written by Cart… read moreRic Cartey (Whaley Thomas Cartey, Atlanta Georgia, 18 January 1937 - 5 August 2009) was an American rockabilly musician and songwriter. He was among others the composer of the hit "Young Love" a popular song, written by Cartey and Carole Joyner, and published in 1956. The original ve… read more -
Jim Lowe
17,764 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