Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 315

 

Kim Reed. Teen Sound vocalist. Recorded one single for CR (label from Philadelphia). 

Tommy Reed. Teen Pop singer from New York. He attended the High School For Industrial Arts, recorded one single for Kip (local NYC label). Several artists used this name. According to 45cat, the same Tommy Reed recorded one self-penned single for Verve Records (subsidiary of MGM Records).

Kathy Renn. Teen Pop singer and songwriter. Recorded one self-penned single for Hanover (label based in New York, NY).

Johnny Rhythm. Real Name: John Rutter. Teen Pop singer living in Toronto. Recorded one single as Johnny Rhythm, released in the US by MGM Records.

Chuck Roberts. Teen Pop singer. Recorded one single for Capitol and one for Dolton, all songs composed by Pat Murtagh.

Violet Rivers. Teen Pop singer. Recorded one single for Decca, written and produced by John Gluck, Jay Darrow.

Terri Robbins. Teen Pop vocalist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Recorded one single for World (label from Pittsburgh).

Ruth Robin. Pop, Rock vocalist. Recorded one single for Titan (label from Los Angeles, California), songwriter Ruth Roth is probably Ruth Robin.

Nooney Rickett. Teen Pop singer and guitarist. In 1960 recorded the 1^st single for MGM, several singles in the mid and late 1960s.

Ronald & Ruby. Teen Pop duo comprised of Ronald Gumm and Beverly "Ruby" Ross. Recorded two singles for RCA Victor. Beverly Ross co-wrote several successful pop songs in the 1950s and 1960s, also three songs recorded in Ronald & Ruby duo.

Pete Roberts. Alias of Larry Bright (Julian Ferebree Bright), Teen Pop singer who recorded numerous singles in the early 1960s (see Texx).

Vinnie Rome & The Rainbeaus. Pop, Rock band from Philadelphia formed by Vinnie Rome (real name Vincent Ferrizzi), featuring Johnny Krill, Ron Vitello, Tony Seferrretti, Rich Bruno and Don Danielli. Some of them were formerly members of The Fabulous Swingtones (see Rxx). The group had a single released on Apt (ABC-Paramount subsidiary label).
https://whitedoowopcollector.blogspot.com/2011/08/vinnie-rome-rainbeaus-apt-records.html

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 314

 

 Rod Prince. Pop vocalist. Recorded one single for Comet (label from New York City), written by Stan Vincent.

Judy Proctor. Teen Sound singer. Recorded one single for Capco Records (label from Los Angeles).

The Ramadas. Teen Sound group from Houston, Texas. Members included: Kim Espy, Neal Ford. In 1963 they recorded two singles for Philips, several singles in the mid 1960s for New World. Moreover, they recorded one single as V.I.P.'s

Lee Randy. Teen Pop singer. Recorded one single for Square Records (label from New York, New York).

Scott McDonald. Rock, Pop singer. Recorded one single for Trend (manufactured by Kapp label from NYC).

Susan Rafey. Real Name: Susan Sisko Carter. Teen Pop singer and songwriter. In 1961 she recorded the 1^st single for Kapp, several singles in the mid and late 1960s.

Dean Randolph. Real Name: Frankie Pescatore. Philladelphia Teen Pop singer, once seen as the next Frankie Avalon under the name Dean Randolph. Teamed up with songwriter / producer Joe Matt, This collaboration resulted as in their first release on Chancellor). For the second Randolph release on Chancellor, The 5 Classics (see Vxx) would contribute back-up vocals to the B-side. Randolph then switched labels, moving to MGM, then Apt.

https://doo-wop.blogg.org/main-tag/five-5-classic-s-c27199422

The Professors. Doo-Wop group from Chautauqua County, New York, four graduates from Fredonia Teachers College. Clockwise from the top: Dick Fagan; Lou Mastor (lead);; Tom Sheeder; Frank Pullano. The Group signed a contract with Famas Recording Company - one single written by Frank Pullano has been classified by Kreiter to Teen Sound. Some other groups used this name.
https://doo-wop.blogg.org/the-professors-a116517624

Johanna. Teen Pop singer from New York City. Recorded for NYC labels: Kapp Records and Leader (sub-label operated by Kapp).

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 313

 

The Planets ft. Jimmy Waller. Doo-Wop & Rock group. Recorded one single for Nu-Clear (label from Columbus, Georgia).

The Playmakers. Pop, Rock band. Recorded one single for Tap Records (label from New York City). Several other groups used this name.

Prentiss Polk. Teen Sound singer. Recorded one single for Columbia.

Walter Populist Along with The Truetones. Rock & Soul vocalist. Recorded one self-penned single for Flame (label from New Orleans, Louisiana).

Billy Porto. Rock, Pop Boston area vocalist. Recorded one single for Mercury.

Johnny Power. Real Name: John Del Pizzol. Teen Pop singer. Recorded one single for Triodex (label from New York, NY), arranged by Richard Wess.

Linda Powers.  Teen Pop singer. Recorded one single for Carlton (label from NYC).

Wendy Powers. Teen Pop singer. Recorded one single for Keen (label from Los Angeles, California).

John Price. Rock, Pop vocalist. Recorded one single for BigTop (label from NYC).

Ronnie Premiere & The Royal Lancers. Real Name: Ronald Barzyk. Performer/songwriter from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Recorded one single for Sara  (label from Sauk City, Wisconsin, subsidiary of Cuca Records).  The Royal Lancers also backed other singers from Wisconsin.

Ronnie Price & The Velvets. Rock & Roll performer. Recorded one single for Carousel (label from Texas).

Tina Powers. Teen Pop singer. Recorded one single for Parkway.

Wayne Powers. Real Name: Winston A. Cogswell. Pop, Rock songwriter, performer from Rhode Island (1928 - 2020). Recorded one self-penned single for Phillips.
https://www.ripopmusic.org/musical-artists/musicians/wayne-cogswellwayne-powerswinston-cogswell/

The Polyannas : Jan-Betty-Diana. Pop vocal group. Recorded one single for Kings-X (label from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma).

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 312

 

Jimmy Pemberton. Doo-Wop and Rock singer from New York City. Recorded for Orchid (label from Baltimore, Maryland) and End/Mark-X (labels from NYC labels).

Linda Perell. Pop singer from NYC. Recorded one song for Dunes Records (label from NYC), instrumental version as a flip. Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller production, a classic example of the East Coast Brill Building Girl Group sound with an arrangement by Alan Lorber under the direction of Jeff Barry.

Jean Perri. Rock, Pop singer from Texas. Recorded one single for Joed Records (label from Big Spring, Texas, founded by Ted Groebl).

Johnny Perry. Teen Pop singer. Recorded one single for Senator (label from ???).

The Petticoats. Rock, Pop vocal group. Recorded one single for Challenge, arranged by Perry Botkin, Jr. Some other groups used this name.

Artie Picasso. Teen Sound singer from the East Coast. Recorded one single for Hanover (label based in New York, NY).

Phil & Del. Teen Sound duo from Los Angeles, California: Phillip Tucker and Delbert Franklin. Franklin was a member of The Mixtures (group from Ventura, California managed by label owner & producer Eddie Davis, see Q45). They recorded two singles for Eddie Davis labels, the first on Linda Records in 1962 (instrumental backing by The Mixtures) and the second on Rampart Records in 1967. Phillip Tucker and Delbert Franklin also have registered under the pseudonym The Souljers (one single in 1965).

Phil & Harv. Teen Sound duo from Los Angeles, California, members of The Mixtures (see Q45): Phillip Tucker and Willis Junior Harvey. Recorded two singles for Rampart Records.

Wade Phillips. Teen Pop singer. Recorded two self-penned singles for Jaro International (short-lived subsidiary of Rank Records).

Perry, Tony. Teen Pop singer. Recorded one self-penned single for Ember Records.

Cynthia Pepper. Real Name: Cynthia Anne Culpepper. Actress and singer from California. Recorded one single for Felsted.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynthia_Pepper

The Phaetons. Doo-Wop group from Hollywood, CA: Bob Mahoney (lead), Larry Buttes, Bob Buttes, Jack Igo. In 1963 they recorded one single for Sahara (label from Arcadia, California), Mahoney composed both tracks, one more track in 1964 for the same label (Premiers on the B-side). Some other groups used this name.
https://doo-wop.blogg.org/the-phaetons-2-aka-the-haciendas-a116517408

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 311

 

Billy Osborne & The Blue Denims. Rockabilly musician. Recorded one single for Cyclone Records (label from Tennessee).

Priscilla Page. Real Name: Priscilla Gilmore. Pop & Soul singer from Detroit. Recorded one single for Rose G Records (local label),  later leased to Alcor Records (label from LA, subsidiary of Everest Records).

Troy Parrish. Real Name: Chuck Collins. Doo-Wop/R&B singer from California. Under his real name, he was the former lead singer and songwriter for the R&B/Doo-Wop group The Prodigals, and later a Dot recording artist billed by his actual name Chuck Collins. As Troy Parrish he recorded one single for Baronet Records (label from Los Angeles), arranged by Calvin Harris.

Ricki Pal. Teen Pop singer. Recorded one self-penned single for Arwin Records (label from California).

Millie Patterson. Rock & Pop singer from California. Recorded one single for Highland Records (label from Los Angeles, California).

Charlotte O'Hara. Real Name: Charlotte Ann Matheny. Teen Pop  singer and songwriter. Recorded the 1^st single for Äva Records (label from Hollywood, CA). In the late 1960s she recorded as Bonnie & The Treasures, Cherry Blossom.

The Pauls. Pop group from California formed by Paul Buff. Recorded one single for Donna (label from Hollywood, California), written by P. Buff.

Joey Paige. Real Name: Joseph E. Sauseris. Teen Pop singer / songwriter and bassist, born and raised in Philadelphia. He moved to Los Angeles and in 1963 recorded the 1^st self-composed single for Warner Bros. Between 1964 and 1967 he recorded several singles for different labels.
https://cavehollywood.com/the-life-and-times-of-joey-paige/

Pat Parker & The Way Mates. Teen singer from North Carolina. Recorded two singles for Skyland (local label from NC), bb The Way Mates, rock band from Hendersonville, NC: Johnny Connor, Bobby Taylor, Harold Houk, Danny Bordner. They had their own 45 on Skyland.

A Pair Of King. Duo of singers and songwriters: Jerry Vance (Pellegrino), Jimmie Sims.

Taffy Thomas. Real Name: Eva Sue McKee. Pop and country singer from Nevada (1925 - 2021). In 1960, she signed on with Columbia Records, who renamed the singer Taffy Thomas and issued one non-charting single under this artist name. Thereafter, the Taffy Thomas name was dropped, and Sue signed with Hickory Records, using Sue Thompson as her name.

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 310

 

Becky Baines. East Coast Rock & Roll performer. In 1961 recorded one 7” for Glaser Hollywood (label from NYC), produced by Ralph Glaser, Sid Glaser.

Windy Craig. Teen Rock singer. In 1963 recorded one 7” for Cevetone (label from Jersey City, New Jersey).

Fi-Dels. Soul, Pop group. In 1961 recorded one 7” for United Southern Artists (label from Hot Springs, Arkansas), B-side credited to Dean Purkiss & Fi-Dels.

Steve Gregory. East Coast Doo-Wop singer (classified to Teen Sound). In 1960 recorded one 7” for Kenco Records (label from NYC).

Cindy Rella & Her Stepsisters. Alias of Colleen Lovett, Teen Pop singer from Texas, sister of Char Lovett. Together, they were known as The Lovett Sisters (see Tb48). In the late 1950s they joined the Teddy Phillips & His Orchestra.
In the early 1960s, Teddy Phillips and Colleen Lovett married and moved to California, where Teddy's variety show continued for a time on local television.
In 1962 Colleen Lovett recorded one single with Ted Phillips & His Orchestra, credited to Cindy Rella & Her Stepsisters, released by Carlton (NYC label).
In 1964, she recorded one more single as Cindy Rella, for Drum Boy Records (label from Chicago, Illinois)
http://www.teddyphillipsorchestra.com/colleen-phillips-lovett.html

Dick Buscher & The Cliche’s. Rock band from Dubuque, IA. Dick Buscher (rhythm guitar, vocals);  Harry Blewett (drums); Nick White (lead guitar);  Tom "Ziggy" Weig (bass).
They recorded a few singles for Cuca Records (label & recording studios located in Sauk City, Wisconsin).

Bob Callaway. Rock 'n' Roll singer from Spiro, Oklahoma. Between 1958 and 1962 he recorded four  singles:  Big Red* (local label), RCA Victor, UBC (label from Ft. Smith, Arkansas).
*two issues feature different recordings of Tick Tock, the 1^st issue is credited to Bob Callaway, the 2^nd issue to Bob Callaway & The Spiro Hepcats
 
The backing bands: The Spiro Hep Cats, The Chicks and The Cliks were all the same band: Bob Calloway (guitar and vocals), Charles Martin (drums), James Neely (bass), Jimmy Carter (guitar) and R.C. Gamble (saxophone).

Sherry Crane. Kid rock singer. In 1959 she recorded one single for SUN.

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 309

 

Ricky Ricardo. Rock & Roll musician (singer and songwriter). Between 1958 and 1961 recorded three singles released by small independent East Coast labels: Wye (label from Rhode Island); Rocket Records (label from Boston, Massachusetts) as Ricardo; Princeton as Ricky & The Stompers (self-penned) and one single released by Taylor Records (label from Los Angeles, CA).

Ted Forbes with The Driftwoods (Ted Forbes & The Kisses). Teen Pop singer and songwriter, recorded two self-penned singles with different backing bands, released by Fraternity (label from Cincinnati, Ohio) and Modern Sound (label from ???).

Yolanda & The Castanets. Vocal group led by Yolanda Daglio. Recorded one single for Tandem Records (label from Hollywood, California), Yolanda composed A-side.

The Georgettes. Girl group from California, named after George Motola - Rickie Page (lead singer, see Tcxx) was his wife. They recorded a few singles released by different small labels from California (Ebb, Jackpot, Troy, Fleet Int.), penned by Motola. According to 45cat, the same Georgettes recorded two covers for Hit Records (budget label from Nashville).

Bobby Gee & The Celestials. Vocal group from Ridgefield Park / Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Members (L to R): Ed Gandolfi, Vinnie De Mauro, Gerry Tetty, and Robert "Bobby Gee" Gandolfi. They recorded two singles: 1) released by Stacy (label from Chicago, Illinois) and 2) released by XYZ (label, owned by Frank Slay and Bob Crewe, distributed by Cameo Records), written by Robert Gandolfi.
https://www.discogs.com/artist/3348918-Bobby-Gee-And-The-Celestials

Kathy Zee. Rockabilly musician. Born Kathleen Ann Zaleski in Lawrenceville, a suburb of Pittsburgh, PA.  Recorded one single for Laurie Records.

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 308

 

Johnny Fisher. Teen Rock & Roll singer, guitarist and songwriter from California. In 1960 recorded one single for Emmy Records (label from Cucamonga, California). Probably the same artist (confirmed by 45cat) recorded one single in 1963 for Park Ave (label from Los Angeles, California).

Ritchie Paris. Richtie Paris on the labels, Teen Pop vocalist. Recorded one single for Tip Top Records (label from Richmond, Virginia).

Johnny Parker. Rockabilly singer and songwriter. Recorded one single for Brunswick. Do NOT confuse with sax player (see P16).

Joan Proctor. Soul vocalist. Recorded one single for RCA Victor classified by Kreiter to Teen Sound, a few more singles for other labels (not listed by Kreiter).

Bob Reed. West Coast Rock & Roll performer, songwriter. Recorded one self-penned single for Creations (label from Hollywood, CA).

Bobby Reed. Rock & Roll performer. Recorded one single for Dot Records. A couple of artists used this name and it is difficult to separate discographies.

Jimmy Parker. Real Name: James Knight Parker, Jr. Pop & Soul vocalist from NYC. Recorded for Diamond, Comet, Herald (NYC labels).

Denny Reed. Teen Pop singer. Born in Cahoka, Illinois. Began his recording career in Phoenix, AZ, and eventually moved to Los Angeles. In the early 1960s recorded five singles released by different labels: Trey (label from Hollywood, formed by Lester Sill and Lee Hazlewood), United Artists, Dot, Tower.

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 307

 

Marcella Kern. Teen Pop singer from NYC. One single for Karen (local label from NYC).

Joe Lagana. Rock & Roll singer from Philadelphia. One single for Colt 45 Records (label from Washington, D.C.).

Jim Lawton. Country & Rock singer. One self-penned single for Gothic Records (label from Hollywood CA).

Cathy Locke. Country & Rock singer. One single for Smash Records (label created by Mercury Records).

Don Luster. An aspiring singer/songwriter, in 1933 in Gloucester, Mass. He joined the Army and served in the Korean War where he wrote a song, "The Lonely GI", which Elvis Presley sought the rights to. Refusing the offer, The Don recorded the song himself in 1958, released by J-D-J Records (label from Boston, Massachusetts). Don Luster died in 2019.

The Lusters. Teen Pop vocal girl group from Florida. One single recorded at Bobby Dukoff Studio - Miami, FL, released by Curio (local label).

Richard MacAdoo. Rock singer. One single for Look Records (label from Los Angeles CA).

Nell McBride. Female Teen Pop singer. In 1963 recorded the first single released by Decca and Chart Records (label from Atlanta, Georgia), two more singles in 1964 and 1965.

Johnny McCook. Teen Pop singer. One self-penned single for Gone Records (label from NYC).

Bobby Paris. Blue-eyed Soul singer, born Roberto Pares to a Puerto Rican family and raised in New York City. In 1956 he began singing with a neighbourhood doo wop group called The Golden Keys.
In 1960 he moved to California. In 1961 recorded one single as Bobby Paris, released by Magenta (label from Hollywood, CA).  He overdubbed all the instruments and vocals himself.
In 1962, he recorded one single as Bobby Parris, for Jolar (label from Boston, Massachusetts).
In 1962 and 1963 he recorded two singles as Bobby Paris, released by independent labels from Los Angeles (Chattahoochee and Jairick Records), classified by Kreiter to Teen Sound.
In the late 1960s and the 1970s Bobby Paris recorded numerous singles, many of them emerged as enduring anthems of Britain's Northern Soul club culture.
https://nostalgiacentral.com/music/artists-a-to-k/artists-b/bobby-paris/

Jo Jo Vitale. Teen Pop singer from Dundalk, Maryland. In 1962 he recorded two singles for Counsellor Records (Discmaker’s Group from NYC) and May (subsidiary of Colpix Records).

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 306

 

Ronni Lee. Teen Pop singer. Recorded one single for Everest (label originally based in Bayside, Long Island, New York), produced by Jay Rainwater (Brenda Lee's step-father). Relationship between Brenda and Ronni is not confirmed.

The Victors & Their Friends ft. Chuck Baker. Rockabilly band. Released one single for Crash (label from Chicago, Illinois, owned by Lennie LaCour), both songs composed by Chuck Baker.

Pinky Miller. Rockabilly singer. One single for Star Satelite Records (label from Broomall, Pennsylvania).

Andy Martin. Teen Pop vocalist. Recorded one solo single for Chancellor, with Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Peter De Angelis, B-side from the Vanguard movie production, “Jamboree”.

The Coachmen Five ft. Ray Davis. Teen Sound group from River Edge NJ. Ray Davis (lead singer), Frank Zillitto (lead guitar & vocal), Rich Gangi (rhythm guitar & vocal); Ricky Keith (bass & vocal), Steve Bogue (drums). They recorded one single released by Janson Records (label from Los Angeles, California).
They recorded two more singles with
Ginny Zee
(sister of Frankie Zillitto), for ATCO Records and Alpane Records (label related to Al Caiola), the first single as uncredited backing band, the second single as The Saints.
https://doo-wop.blogg.org/the-coachmen-five-aka-ginny-the-saints-2-a116516504

The Dolphins aka The Dual Tones. Teen Pop duo from Port Chester, New York. James Cascio, Anthony Fotia. In 1959, James and Anthony  recorded the first single, released on the tiny Sabre Records in New York, they were billed as The Dual Tones. At the end of 1960 they signed a recording contract with Empress (NYC label), changed their name to The Dolphins and recorded the second single.
https://doo-wop.blogg.org/main-tag/dolphins-3-c29504188

The Visions. Pop Rock vocal group from Cleveland, Ohio. Clockwise from top:  Arnie Immerman, Jimmy Randazzo, Robert DiPasquale (aka Bocky) and Sonny Peters. In 1959 they recorded the first single, released by Warwick. In the 1960s they recorded numerous singles, with some line-up changes (added instrumentation), for different labels, from 1964 as Bocky & The Visions.
https://doo-wop.blogg.org/main-tag/visions-2-c26503536