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FRANKIE FORD!! sang his
way into Rock & Roll immortality in 1959 with the mega hit
"Sea Cruise." Known throughout the world as the "New
Orleans Dynamo" his world class act is the foundation of
any Doo Wop review. From London to New York he has thrilled
thousands of fans with his dynamic show stopping performances! |
The
Contours !!-
got their first big break from the legendary Jackie Wilson who
helped develop their sound and looks after Berry Gordy turned
them away after their first audition. One call from Wilson to
Berry Gordy and they were on their way to recording hits like
"Do you Love me", "Jerk like Me" and "First
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Frankie
Lymon's
Legendary Teenagers
Their
first crossover hit in the 1950's "Why do Fools fall
in Love?, inspired, influenced and opened doors for artists
like Michael Jackson and Madonna. The first group to succeed
internationally they were inducted into the Rock & Roll
Hall of Fame in 1993 and the Doo Wop Hall of Fame in 2002.
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The
Reflections
sound like no other group! They still capture the magic they
had as teenagers, plying their vocal crafts on the local street
corner!... that later evolved into a smooth performing act.
With top hits such as "Just like ROMEO & JULIET",
"POOR MAN'S SON" and "Like Columbus Did!"
all breaking into the Top 30 on "Billboard". |
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CAPRIS burst on to the popular music scene in
1961 with their number one hit "There's a Moon out Tonight"
and quickly became renowned as one of the top Doo Wop groups
of all time. No Doo Wop music review is complete without their
show stopping showmanship and infectious harmonies! |
The
TOKENS! came
a long way from singing Doo Wop on the street corner in New
York City to their first number one hit "The Lion Sleeps
Tonight" in 1961. The style and sound is defined by Jay
Siegel, whose tenor lead and trademark falsetto have characterized
the Tokens sound since the beginning! |
