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Sandy Nelson
65,524 listeners
Sandy Nelson's song "Teen Beat" rose to #4 on the charts in 1959. Subsequently he signed with the Imperial label and pounded… read moreSandy Nelson's song "Teen Beat" rose to #4 on the charts in 1959. Subsequently he signed with the Imperial label and pounded out two more Top 40 hits, "Let There Be Drums", which went to #3 in Britain, and "… read moreSandy Nelson's song "Teen Beat" rose to #4 on the charts in 1959. Subsequently he signed with the Imperial label and pounded out two more Top 40 hits, "Let There Be Drums", which went to #3 in Britain, and "Drums Are My Beat". All three were instrumentals (a fea… read more
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Duane Eddy
352,117 listeners
Duane Eddy (born in Corning, New York, on 26 April 1938; died 30 April 2024) was a Grammy Award-winning American rock and roll guitarist r… read moreDuane Eddy (born in Corning, New York, on 26 April 1938; died 30 April 2024) was a Grammy Award-winning American rock and roll guitarist remembered for his characteristically "twangy" sound on singles such as "Rebel-'… read moreDuane Eddy (born in Corning, New York, on 26 April 1938; died 30 April 2024) was a Grammy Award-winning American rock and roll guitarist remembered for his characteristically "twangy" sound on singles such as "Rebel-'Rouser", "Peter Gunn", and "Because The… read more
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Johnny & The Hurricanes
81,589 listeners
Johnny and the Hurricanes were an American instrumental rock and roll band from Toledo, Ohio, that had a number of hits, especially in the … read moreJohnny and the Hurricanes were an American instrumental rock and roll band from Toledo, Ohio, that had a number of hits, especially in the UK, in the 1950s and early 1960s. They began as the Orbits in Toledo in 1957. Led by saxophonist J… read moreJohnny and the Hurricanes were an American instrumental rock and roll band from Toledo, Ohio, that had a number of hits, especially in the UK, in the 1950s and early 1960s. They began as the Orbits in Toledo in 1957. Led by saxophonist Johnny Paris (born John Matthew Pocisk in Walbridge, Ohio, 29… read more
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The Marketts
157,851 listeners
The Marketts were formed in 1961 by Michael Z. Gordon in Los Angeles, California. Originally spelled, "Mar-kets", Gordon penned a… read moreThe Marketts were formed in 1961 by Michael Z. Gordon in Los Angeles, California. Originally spelled, "Mar-kets", Gordon penned and co-produced their first release, "Surfer's Stomp" (under the pseudonym Michael D… read moreThe Marketts were formed in 1961 by Michael Z. Gordon in Los Angeles, California. Originally spelled, "Mar-kets", Gordon penned and co-produced their first release, "Surfer's Stomp" (under the pseudonym Michael Daughtry), which became an instant national hit for Gordon an… read more
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The Champs
408,627 listeners
The Champs were an American rock and roll band, most famous for their Latin-tinged instrumental "Tequila". The group took their n… read moreThe Champs were an American rock and roll band, most famous for their Latin-tinged instrumental "Tequila". The group took their name from the name of Gene Autry's horse, Champion, and was formed by studio executives at Gen… read moreThe Champs were an American rock and roll band, most famous for their Latin-tinged instrumental "Tequila". The group took their name from the name of Gene Autry's horse, Champion, and was formed by studio executives at Gene Autry's Challenge Records to record a B-side for the … read more
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The Ventures
498,033 listeners
The Ventures are an American instrumental surf rock band formed in Tacoma, Washington, in 1958, by Don Wilson and Bob Bogle. The band, which was a quartet for most of its existence, helped to popularize the electric guitar across the world during the 1960s. While their popularity in the United St… read more
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The Shadows
396,326 listeners
There is more than one act that goes by the name 'The Shadows'; 1.) The Shadows (originally known as the Drifters) were an Englis… read moreThere is more than one act that goes by the name 'The Shadows'; 1.) The Shadows (originally known as the Drifters) were an English instrumental rock group, who dominated the British popular music charts in the late 1950s and ea… read moreThere is more than one act that goes by the name 'The Shadows'; 1.) The Shadows (originally known as the Drifters) were an English instrumental rock group, who dominated the British popular music charts in the late 1950s and early 1960s, in the pre-Beatles era. They served as the backin… read more
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Bill Justis
35,932 listeners
William Everett "Bill" Justis, Jr. (October 14, 1926 – July 15, 1982) was an American pioneer rock and roll musician, composer, a… read moreWilliam Everett "Bill" Justis, Jr. (October 14, 1926 – July 15, 1982) was an American pioneer rock and roll musician, composer, and musical arranger, best known for his 1957 Grammy Hall of Fame song, "Raunchy." As a s… read moreWilliam Everett "Bill" Justis, Jr. (October 14, 1926 – July 15, 1982) was an American pioneer rock and roll musician, composer, and musical arranger, best known for his 1957 Grammy Hall of Fame song, "Raunchy." As a songwriter, he was also often credited as Bill Everette. Just… read more
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Crazy Casey
130 listeners
Crazy Casey aka Cees Schrama (Cornelius Martin Schrama, The Hague, The Netherlands, 18 December 1936 – 22 May 2019) was a Dutch jazz pianis… read moreCrazy Casey aka Cees Schrama (Cornelius Martin Schrama, The Hague, The Netherlands, 18 December 1936 – 22 May 2019) was a Dutch jazz pianist and Hammond organist, producer and deejay for "Sesjun", a Dutch radio jazz show for th… read moreCrazy Casey aka Cees Schrama (Cornelius Martin Schrama, The Hague, The Netherlands, 18 December 1936 – 22 May 2019) was a Dutch jazz pianist and Hammond organist, producer and deejay for "Sesjun", a Dutch radio jazz show for the public broadcaster TROS on "Hilversum 3" and &qu… read more
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The String-A-Longs
15,621 listeners
The String-A-Longs were an instrumental group from Plainview, Texas, produced by Norman Petty on Warwick Records. They consisted of Richard… read moreThe String-A-Longs were an instrumental group from Plainview, Texas, produced by Norman Petty on Warwick Records. They consisted of Richard Stevens, lead guitar, Keith McCormack and Jimmy Torres, rhythm guitars, Aubrey de Cordova, bass g… read moreThe String-A-Longs were an instrumental group from Plainview, Texas, produced by Norman Petty on Warwick Records. They consisted of Richard Stevens, lead guitar, Keith McCormack and Jimmy Torres, rhythm guitars, Aubrey de Cordova, bass guitar and Don Allen, drums. Their biggest hit single was &qu… read more