Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 244

 

The Coney Island Kids. Vocal group from Brooklyn, NY. They recorded four singles in 1955/1956 for Jubilee & Josie. In 1962 Jubilee released a single, re-issue of instrumental (Moonlight Beach) from the 1^st single, paired with the same track with the addition of a peculiar recitation by George Tucker (local DJ).

Ron Jackson. Pop vocalist - one single for ATCO Records.

Gene Evans. Singer/songwriter/guitarist from Lubbock, TX. Born 1941 in Littlefield, TX - died 2013. He played with Buddy Holly and was great friends with Waylon Jennings. Gene also played with Paul McCartney in Europe and wrote songs for artists like Jennie C. Riley. He recorded for different Texas labels.
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Curlee Dinkins. West Coast Blues and Doo-Wop singer, member of The Hollywood Flames (1928 - 2016). Recorded for Jay-Tone (soul and R&B label from Los Angeles, California), the 1^st single, recorded with Jeep Smith Orchestra, has been classified to Teen Sound.

Gloria Wood & The Afterbeats. Singer & voice actress (1923 - 1995). Her rare voice was in the four-octave range. She was able to imitate other voices. She recorded numerous singles in the 1940s and 1950s, one single in 1960, with The Afterbeats, for Buena Vista Records (Disney company's pop label). The Afterbeats was a backing group for Annette and other Disney artists.

Bobby & Jim. Teen Sound duo. One single for Capitol, both songs written by Austin Gumbs, Morris Nanton (songwriting team from New Jersey).

Jimmy Payne. Country singer, guitarist and songwriter (born in Arkansas in 1936 - died 2023).
In 1962 he recorded the first single, in a gospel style, with The Glaser Brothers.
In 1962/1963 he recorded next singles, for Lyco (label from St. Louis, Missouri) and Vee Jay.
Many more singles between 1964 and 1982.