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As Chuck Berry and Buddy Holly were creating rock and roll during the middle 1950s, Philadelphia—then experiencing a citywide cultural and political renaissance led by Mayors Joseph S. Clark and Richardson Dilworth and chief city planner Edmund Bacon—began in 1956 to host the national television show that would prove to transform popular ...
The Tyrones were an American rock and roll group, formed in Philadelphia in the 1950s. The group was run by Tyrone DeNittis and featured George Lesser. Their hit songs included "Blast Off" and "I'm Shook", and they appeared singing "Blast Off" in the film Let's Rock.
Under the name the Virtues, they released a rock reworking of Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith's country hit "Guitar Boogie" in 1958 under the title "Guitar Boogie Shuffle", on the Hunt label. The instrumental became a major hit in the U.S., peaking at #27 on the Black Singles chart and #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1959. [ 4 ]
Low Cut Connie is an American rock and roll band based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Low Cut Connie has become the alter ego for frontman, pianist, and songwriter Adam Weiner, who has been the band's only constant member since its formation.
Danny & the Juniors was an American doo-wop and rock and roll vocal group formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Originally consisting of Danny Rapp, Dave White, Frank Maffei and Joe Terranova, the group was formed in 1955. They are best known for their 1957 no. 1 hit "At the Hop" and their 1958 follow-up hit "Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay". [1]
Report: Rock 'n' roll icon, famous for "Landslide" and "Edge of Seventeen" performances, is to sing on the new Philadelphia Eagles Christmas album.
Pink, an American pop singer from Doylestown, launched her music career in 1995. The Hooters, a rock band formed in Philadelphia in 1980 Poison, a glam metal band formed in 1983 in Mechanicsburg The Live Aid concert at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia on July 13, 1985, featured Led Zeppelin, Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Tom Petty and ...
Charles Anthony Graci (May 14, 1936 – December 16, 2022), known professionally as Charlie Gracie, was an American rock and roll and rhythm and blues singer and guitarist. His biggest hits were " Butterfly " and " Fabulous ", both in 1957.