Introduction to Freddie and the Dreamers Freddie and the Dreamers were a British beat/pop group in the 1960s, fronted by the diminutive Freddie Garrity (1936 – 2006) whose comical antics onstage were one of the band’s trademarks. Although they actually originated from Manchester, England, the Dreamers were nevertheless considered part of the … Read more
Short career summary on Garland Green Garland Green (born Garfield Green Jr. in 1942) is an American R&B and soul singer and pianist who’s best remembered for his hit in the late 1960s music era, “Jealous Kind of Fella.” He was born in Dunleith, Mississippi but later moved to Chicago, Illinois. Naturally … Read more
Introduction to Fred Hughes Fred Hughes (not to be confused with another singer Freddie Hughes, who hailed from Oakland, California and is best known for his R&B hit “Send My Baby Back”) is an American R&B singer who figured in the 60s music era. Hughes was born in Arkansas but grew up in … Read more
Short career summary on Frank Ifield Frank Ifield (born in 1937) is an British-Australian country singer who had a string of hits in the early 60s music scene, mostly registering on the UK singles chart. He was born Coventry in Warwickshire, England, but he and his family moved to Australian, settling in … Read more
Introduction to Frank Gari Frank Gari (born Frank Daniel Garofalo in 1944) is an American singer-songwriter who achieved considerable fame in the 1950s-1960s. He was known for hits “Lullaby of Love,” “Princess” and “Utopia,” which all placed on the Top 40 pop chart. During his heyday as a singer, he also performed … Read more
Short career summary Ferrante & Teicher were piano duettists consisting of Arthur Ferrante (1921-2009) and Louis Teihcer (1924-2008). Their light arrangements of familiar music from classical pieces to show tunes and film soundtrack themes made them the easy-listening hit makers especially during the 60s music scene. First getting acquainted with each other … Read more
Introduction to The Fireflies The Fireflies were a 50s music-era American doo-wop/R&B vocal group whose career lasted ten years (about 1957-1967). As to where they were formed is still a matter of uncertainty. Some sources say that they started in Long Island, New York; others cite that they hailed from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. … Read more
Introduction to Flash Cadillac and the Continental Kids Flash Cadillac and the Continental Kids were a parody rock n’ roll band who figured very much in the 70s music scene. The band formed in 1969, in Boulder, Colorado. The group’s original lineup consisted of vocalist/keyboardist Kris Moe, guitarist Linn Philips, Mick Manresa … Read more
Introduction to Etta Jones Etta Jones (not to be confused with the legendary singer Etta James) was an American 60s music-era jazz chanteuse best known for her work for the Prestige label and with saxophonist/manager Houston Person. North Carolina-born but New York-raised, Jones toured with Buddy Johnson when she was 16. She … Read more
Introduction to Ernie K-Doe Ernest Kador Jr., aka Ernie K-Doe, was an American R&B singer known for his hit song, “Mother-In-Law” in 1961. After his stint as a member of the group Blue Diamonds, he became a solo artist and was signed to Minit label in the late 50s. His first single … Read more
Introduction to Ernie Fields Ernie Fields (born Ernest Lawrence Fields in 1904 – died in 1997) was an African-American bandleader. Born in Oklahoma, Fields began his career as a pianist and eventually played the trombone which became his main instrument after graduating from the Tuskegee Institute, then moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma. He … Read more
Introduction to Eddy Arnold Eddy Arnold (May 15, 1918 – May 8, 2008) was one of the most successful country singers not only in the 50s music history but of all time. From 1945-1954 he had 58 consecutive Billboard Country hit songs. Eddy was born Richard Edward Arnold on a farm near … Read more