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Saturday, 17 October 2026

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 300

Jerry Akins & His Rockin' Obsidians. Rock & Roll group - one single for Hi Mar Records (label from Manheim, Pennsylvania).

Kent Allan. Teen Pop singer. Recorded one single released by Alon Records (R&B label from New Orleans, Louisiana), a Cosimo Matassa recording with Allen Toussaint (Naomi Neville) on piano (N. Neville composed both tracks).

Johnny Bachelor. Teen Pop and Rock singer, songwriter. Recorded two self-penned singles released by ERA Records and KEM Records (labels from Hollywood, CA).

Ivan Block. Teen Pop singer. One single released by Decca, recorded with Chorus & Orchestra directed by Sonny Sanders.

Allen Breed. Teen Pop singer. One single released by ABC-Paramount, recorded in Nashville, produced by Felton Jarvis, apparently Ray Stevens played piano.

Dean Cannon. Female Teen Pop singer born in Corpus Christi Texas but moved to San Diego. CA. One single released 1963 by Valiant Records (LA label formed by Barry De Vorzon who composed both songs) was distributed by Warner Bros. Earlier, Dean Cannon recorded three singles with her sisters Vesta and Rea, as The Cannon Sisters (see Td01). Later, Dean Cannon went on to sing with the Liberty Records group, The Deep Six for a brief period.

Bobby Hawks. Rock & Roll singer. One single for Pearl Records (label from Houston, Texas), composed by Kenny Rogers and Ray Doggett.

The Beverly Sisters. Sisters (Virginia) Ginny Gaye and Kathy Gaye (though called Von & Sil Beverly on releases). They appeared each week on the Green Valley Jamboree over WKATO-TV in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The Beverly Sisters' only recording was initially pressed in 3 confusing Glenn versions with different artist names:
-          The Secretaries
-          The Gaye Sisters Ginny and Kathy
-          The Beverly Sisters Von and Sil
All the same recordings, same label, same number.
Then it was released on Mercury, once again as The Beverly Sisters (Von and Sil).

Ken Davis & The Honey Bees. Rock 'n' Roll singer from Racine, Wisconsin. Between 1958 – 1962 released five singles on the local labels from Racine: Pfau, Starlight, Badger, Singing Blue.

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 299

Bobby Osborn aka Bob Osburn. Rockabilly singer and songwriter from Odessa, Texas. Recorded several singles for different labels from Texas (Knickerbocker; Le Cam) and other States (Countess-Count; Dot, Arlen).

Little Suzie. Teen Pop singer. Recorded one single released by local California labels (Burbank / Renco).

Frank Cherval. Real Name: Frank Chiaravalli. Teen Pop singer from New Jersey (1942 - 2013). Frank recorded about 10 singles and then became a math teacher at Bridgewater High School in Bridgewater-Raritan, New Jersey.

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Judy Bates. Teen Pop singer - one self-penned single for May (product of Colpix Records).

Bobby & Jimmy. Soul duo: Robert Davis, James Railey - one self-penned single for King.

Art "Turk" Caraman with The Rhythmaires. Rock 'n' Roll band from Providence RI (local label from RI).

Lee Curtin. Rockabilly artist from Massachusetts - one single for Gizmo Records (label from Arlington, Massachusetts), re-released by End.

Lynette West. Pop and Soul singer from California. Recorded one single in Hollywood, CA, released locally by Bee 'n Dee, uncredited Jack Nitzsche arrangement with The Blossoms on backing vocals. Moreover, one acetate recorded in Hollywood and released by United Recording.

Johnny Jordan. Stage name of Donnie Brooks. Real Name: John Dee Abohosh. Rock 'n' Roll and Pop singer (1936 - 2007). In 1958 he recorded the first single as Johnny Jordan, released by Jolt Records (label from Hollywood, California).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donnie_Brooks

Howie Butler & The Reflections. Rock & Roll singer, guitarist, pianist and songwriter from Minnesota. One single for Gaity (label from Minneapolis, Minnesota).

Jackie Allen. Rock & Roll singer, songwriter from Amarillo, Texas. One single published by Norman Petty and released by Felsted.

Bill Courtney. Teen Sound singer, songwriter and producer from Portland, Maine, best known as the lead vocalist for the vocal group The Four Esquires (top right). Between 1959 and 1962 recorded four solo singles: RCA Victor, Roulette, Versatile (NYC label).

The Aztecs. Rock & Roll band from New York, NY. Recorded two singles for local NY labels: Sultan and Card. Several other groups used this name.

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 297

Diane Dove. Teen Pop singer - one single for National Recording Corporation (label from Atlanta, Georgia).

Charlie Gaston. Rockabilly performer - one single for Barclay Records (label from New Jersey owned by Billy Hays who composed both songs).

The Holly Twins. Pop and Soul group - one single for Rendezvous Records (label from Los Angeles). The Holly Twins, who recorded for 4 Star and Liberty are likely Other (Pop) artists.

Tim Valor. Teen Pop singer - one single for RCA Victor produced by Chet Atkins.

Larry & Dave. Teen Pop vocal duo - one single for Pioneer (subsidiary of Mercury) with Orchestra conducted by Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss (famous duo of songwriters).

Stan Little. Teen Pop singer - one single for Decca, composed by Stan Lebowsky, Johnny Lehmann.

Jimmy Littleton. Teen Pop singer - one single for Z - Bra (label from Chicago, IL).

Joe Verdi. Real Name: Verdichizzi. Teen Pop singer from New York. Recorded one self-penned single for K. P. Records (label from Mineola, NY) with Orchestra conducted by Gloria Volpe.

The Wagnon Sisters. Singing sisters, Ann and Becky Wagnon. Recorded one self-penned single for RCA Victor.

Scotty Wendom. R&B and Soul singer. Recorded one single for Cal-Gold (R&B label from Los Angeles, California).

Tommy Biener with Wendy & The Schoolgirls. Rock & Roll artists. Recorded two singles for Golden Crest, the second credited to Wendy & The Schoolgirls w. Blackie Schackner and Orch.

Gia Maione Prima. Pop-Jazz singer, wife of musician/entertainer Louis Prima. Born in Florence Township, New Jersey, moved with her family to Toms River, New Jersey where she was a 1959 graduate of Toms River High School. Died in 2013. Recorded numerous albums and singles credited to Louis Prima & Gia Maione. In 1963 she recorded two singles credited to Gia Maione (with Louis Prima, Sam Butera & The Witnesses), both classified to Teen Sound, more solo singles in the mid-1960s.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gia_Maione

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 296

The Brothers Kennedy. Vocal group from the East Coast. In 1961 recorded one single for Legrand Records (label from Norfolk, Virginia), composed by Melvin Beckner. The single has been re-released on the same label, credited to The Hamptons.

Lon Dobro. Rock musician from California. Released one single for 4 Star Records, re-released by Milestone (labels from Hollywood. CA). One more instrumental single on Juke (label from Canoga Park, CA) as Lon DoBro Combo. All tracks composed by Lon Dobro.

Donnie Henderson. Teen Pop singer from the East Coast. In 1960, at the age of 16, he recorded one single at Rodel Studios in Washington D.C. released by Raven Records (label from Danville, Virginia).

Sam Harkness. Pop Rock singer - one single for Colpix (label from New York, NY).

The Holidays. Teen Sound group from New York, NY - one single for Track (label from NYC, only one single released). Numerous other groups used this name.

Shayne Hunter. Teen Pop singer from the East Coast - one single for Vassar Records (label from Broadway, NY).

Jimmy & The Spartans. Rock & Roll band from Tennessee - one single for Satellite (small local label from Memphis).

Jim Mc Mullan. Pop Rock singer from NYC. Recorded one single released by Shad (local NYC label).

Ginny Michels. Pop Rock singer from NYC - one single for Mala (subsidiary of Bell Records), uncredited backing vocals by The Concords.

Jimmy Rock (The Singing Amishman). Rockabilly singer from Amish Country, PA. Recorded one single for Todd (label from New York, NY), the second single for Hi Mar Records (label from Manheim, PA) with The Royal Lancers (uncredited).

Earl Nelson & The Pelicans. Soul singer and songwriter (1928 - 2008). Best know as part of the duo Bob & Earl, member of The Hollywood Flames and other R&B groups. Recorded three solo singles for different labels from Hollywood, Californis (Class, Ebb, Edsel); Class single with The Pelicans, Edsel single as Chip Nelson.

Saturday, 10 October 2026

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 295

Karol Kelly. Teen Pop singer. Recorded one single for Joy Records (New York City based pop label) with The Angels siging back-up (not credited).

Jerry Korman. Teen Pop singer. Recorded one self-penned single for ABC-Paramount.

Johnny Krag. Pop singer. Recorded one single for Signet (label from Hollywood, California).

Karen Lake. Teen Pop singer. Recorded for ABC-Paramount (Sid Feller production) and BigTop (Phil Spector production).

Tony Lake. Pop and Doo-Wop singer - one single for Herald (label from NYC).

Jennie Lee Lambert. Singer and songwriter born in Syracuse, New York. Recorded one single for Musicor Records, one more for Amy as Jennie Lee (see Tb65).

Nick Landers. Rock & Roll performer. Recorded one single for Mascot Records (label from Phoenix, Arizona).

Sue Landers & The Cliff Parman Orch. Rock & Roll performer. Recorded one single for Landa Records (label from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania).

Jerry Lando with Verga Sisters / with The Rumblers. Rockabilly singer - one single for Pam Records (label from Jersey City, New Jersey).

Tommy Landis with The Spinners. Doo-Wop garage band with Italian roots, formed in Torrance, CA in 1959. They eventually made their way to a recording studio in Long Beach, CA (Wyn Record) to record the only single.

The Lakewoods. Vocal trio from Lakewood, CA, composed by sisters, L-R: Linda, Sandra and Rus Leeper. Recorded one single released by Associated Artist Records, Jesse Hodges is credited as producer.
https://doo-wop.blogg.org/the-lakewoods-a174686412

Kathy Kraig & The Novas. Teen Pop singer - one single for Flo Records (label from ?).

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 294

Mike Drummond. Pop vocalist - one single for BigTop (label from NYC).

Jerry Evans. Teen Pop singer - one self-penned single for Bubble (label from Los Angeles).

Sonny Freeze. Teen Pop singer from Illinois. Recorded for Guitar (label from Cicero, Illinois) and Aquarius Records (label from Chicago).

Gail & Sandra. Sisters Gail and Sandra Smith. Rockabilly duo from California. Recorded one single for Radio Record Co. (label from Malibu, California).

Paul Grady. Pop and Soul singer - one single for Glaize Records (label from Los Angeles).

Jerry Grant & The Rockbilly Bandits. Rockabilly artist - one single for ATCO Records.

Timothy Hay aka The Wanderobo. Teen Pop and Rock artist - one single for RCA Victor.

Harrison J. Freese, Jr. Teen Pop singer - two singles for Roulette.

Bob Gifford. Rockabilly artist - one singles for Manco (label from Fort Worth, Texas).

Paul Greenwood. Teen Sound singer from Connecticut. Released two singles for Musicor Records, all tracks composed by Gene Pitney. One single for Allenberry Records (label from New York).

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 293

Dave & The Stereos. Doo-Wop group from California - one single for Pennant Records (label from Gardena, California).

Hedy, Freddie & Mee Too. Doo-Wop group from New York City - one single for Pop-Side (label from NYC).

Nicky Dee. Rock singer and songwriter from New York. Recorded one single for Ebbtide (own label from New York), co-written by Nicky Dee.

The Del Reys. Pop Rock band from Stockton, CA. Recorded one single for Columbia. Music by De Vol.

Jimmy Dempsey & The Downbeats. Rockabilly group from Kentucky. Recorded for Janey Records (label from Wilmore, Kentucky) and Link (Central City, Kentucky).

The Delatones. Doo-Wop group from Corpus Christi, Texas. They were singing in different Corpus Christy clubs and local radio and got the group to open at the memorial auditorium for Fabian and other major artists. They were recruited by TNT Records (Tanner N Texas ) from San Antonio TX owned by Bob Tanner to records two 45's in 1960.
https://whitedoowopcollector.blogspot.com/2015/08/the-delatonestnt-records.html

Jack Cook. Rock singer and songwriter. Recorded for Ramco (label from Phoenix, Arizona).

Cheryl & Pam Johnson. Pop Rock duo - one single for Stax, co-written by Stephen Lee Cropper.

Glenna Dene. Country singer, a native of Evansville, IN. Recorded on Brite Star Records (label from Mt. Vernon, Indiana) as
Glenna Dene Case with Ray Guyce & His Lonesome Valley Boys and on Eunice Records (label from Evansville, Indiana).

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 292

Connie & The Cones. Connie Sue Landers was born in 1944 in Austin, Texas. While she was classmates at Hillsboro High in Nashville, Connie formed the Teen-Notes with Don Whitley and Bob McClain. At this time, they attract the attention of a producer who has them sign on NRC (National Recording Corp, label from Atlanta, Georgia). In 1959 The group cut the first single, as Connie & The Cones. Next, Connie & the Cones sign a recording contract with Roulette Records where they cut two singles in 1960. After the group’s break-up, Connie recorded a variety of sound-alikes and original compositions for about 4 years for the Hit Records label of Nashville as Connie Landers, Connie Dee, Janis Parks or Connie.
https://doo-wop.blogg.org/connie-the-cones-a161697462

Connie Conway. Real Name: Connie Crunk. Songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, singer and manager from Phoenix, Arizona. In the late 1950s he recorded numerous singles and one album, for Dot and Jamie.
https://fervor-records.com/connie-conway/

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 291

Kerry Adams. Male Teen Pop singer, his real name was Charles Kelman M.D. of NYC. In 1960 recorded one single for Chancellor, in 1961 one single released in the UK by Ember, both singles arranged and conducted by Jerry Ragovoy.

Jackye Hill. Teen Rock & Roll singer - one single for R-Tom (label from Birmingham, Alabama).

Tommy "Jim" Beam & The Four Fifths. Rock band from from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Recorded for 100 Proof Records and Sparkette Records (local labels from Tulsa).

Pat Butler. Rock & Roll singer - one single for Bargain Records (label from New York, NY).

Bobby & Terry Caraway & The Rockats. Rockabilly duo from Arkansas - one single for Crest.

The Carmel Sisters. Pop singers: Carol Connors (see Tc50) and her sister Cheryl. They recorded one single for Jubilee, the writers/producers Richard Clasky and Rosenberg were both members of The Safaris. They also recorded one single as Carol & Cheryl (see Tc50).

Donnie Boyd. Rockabilly singer and guitarist. Recorded four singles for Dart (local label from New Jersey), the last single for Laurel (label from New York, NY), as Donnie & The 4 D's: clockwise from right): Donnie Boyd, Danny Capaldo, Bob (Duke) Babcock, Bob (Doc) Sandfort, and John (Dino) Cecere.

Kenny Adams. Pop singer and stage actor. Recorded one single for Seeco (label from New York, NY).

Sunday, 9 August 2026

Vinyl to PC transfer (pdf Tutorial)

Singles of obscure Artists are hard to find. Missing below, Discogs Seller* in the right column, if available:

* You can buy the missing 45 and send mp3 to me (e-mail, WeTransfer), or buy the missing 45 and send it to my address, or send money via “donation” button and I will buy the missing 45. I have no time to send you back such 45, sorry. The blog is wide-opened to collectors-contributors who are willing to share rare and missing songs and only to contributors (listed in the main post).

Sharing strategy has been re-modeled. Please read comment to T404

Extensive research on biographies is an essential component in Obscure Artists 1956-1963 project. Biographical data are

included in booklets attached to each part, in pdf format, also, they are texted by each post/part to make them accessible for Google (or other browser) AI search engine.
collected from the Internet resources also provided by collectors who contribute to the project.

Any comments (amendments, additions) associated with biographies are greatly appreciated.

Missing Teen Sound - updated 19.08.2026

link to Missing UK in Content post

Sound quality is essential = digital rips only

Having a pleasure in listening obscure records in good sound quality is more important than collecting poor rips. Sound quality of majority of YouTube rips also many tracks from CD compilations is very poor and such copies are disregarded. Making a good rip is very simple, modern (produced in the XXI century) turntable and Audacity (freeware) is all that you need. I have prepared

Vinyl-to-PC (Tutorial )

Please follow the guidelines. You can purchase a 45, make a rip and send mp3 to me - I prefer raw rips and my own remastering.

Every single track is remastered (1), iZotope RX7 licensed software and Audacity freeware are applied. All files are properly tagged.

Tags: 1. Title, 2. Artist, 3. Album, 4. Publisher, 5. Copyright, 6. Comment, 7. www, 8. Cover

(1) remastering = fixing any shortcomings of the ripped vinyl or the transferred CD track (de-click, de-noise, normalization, intro/outro silence of 0.75/2.00). The frequency spectrum is not "improved", it remains unchanged, as the norm.