Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 250

 

Lori & Carl Ford. Wife-husband duo of songwriters from NYC. In 1958 they recorded one single as singers and songwriters, for Carlton (NYC label).

Gary Scott. Teen Sound singer from California - one single for Titanic (label from Hollywood).

Pippy Shannon. Teen Sound singer from California - one single for Del-Fi Records (label from Hollywood).

Bernie Staudt. Teen Sound singer from Pennsylvania - one single for Var-Bee Records (label from Pittsburgh).

The Steadies. Teen Sound girl group. They recorded for Josie and Tad (label from Hollywood, California).

Tammy & The Carolinas. Teen Sound girl group, presumably studio outfit created by Glen Larson, who composed both songs and released them on his own label.

Mickey Farrell. Teen Sound singer, he led fronted a band that originated in the Sharon/Farrell, PA area but had much of his career based in Ohio. Mickey chose the name Farrell from the city name. His given name is Michael J. Esposito. The band started as Mickey Farrell and The Generals. They recorded a 45 on Tammy that was in the vocal group style. It was moderately successful, compared to other Tammy label records. The band played a lot in the Youngstown area, Idora Park, and nightclubs. Sometime in 1962-1963 they changed from The Generals to The Dynamics. Mickey and The Dynamics recorded two 45s for the King label subsidiary Bethlehem.
https://www.buckeyebeat.com/mickeyfarrell.html

Russ Tamblyn. Popular film and television actor and dancer, born and raised in Los Angeles. In the early 1950s, he began his career as a child actor for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. In 1958 Tamblyn went to England to play the title role in the musical Tom Thumb. Main title from this film has been released on a single.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russ_Tamblyn#Works_cited

Kitty Ford. Born Miriam Lappolito in 1935, in Salinas, California. C&W singer-songwriter.

In the 1950s she recorded numerous country songs as Mimi Roman (see Tcxx).
In 1960/1961 she recorded three singles for California labels (Jaro International, Smash Records) as Kitty Ford – the singles have been classified to Teen Sound.
After marrying singer/writer Paul Evans in 1961, she recorded as Mimi Evans.
https://www.hillbilly-music.com/artists/story/index.php?id=12760

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 249

 

Milky Ways. Teen Sound vocal group - one single for Liberty.

Patsy Raye. Teen Pop singer and songwriter (as Patsy Willis). She recorded two singles for Roulette, one of them with The Beatniks (presumably outfit of studio musicians).

Johnny Rebel. Teen Pop and Doo-Wop singer - one single for Pepper (label from Memphis, Tennessee).

Shirley Ross. Teen Pop singer and songwriter. She recorded one single, self-written songs, for Sarg Records (label from Luling, Texas)

Greg Scott. Rock 'n' Roll singer from Spencer, Iowa. He recorded for DeLoss Records (local label from Spencer) and Soma (label out of Minneapolis, Minnesota), as Greg Scott & The Embers.

Eddie Reardon. Real name of Eddie Fontaine, actor,  singer and songwriter (born in1927 in Springfield, Massachusetts - died in 1992). In 1958 he recorded one single for Brunswick, credited to Eddie Reardon with The Three Friends. Between 1955 and 1967 he recorded around fifty singles.

Sandy Baron. Born Sanford Irving Beresofsky in 1937, died in 2001. Composer, comedian and actor. In the early 1960s recorded four singles for different labels from New York City.

Rebel. Born in Pottsville, Arkansas, Teen Sound singer. At the age of fourteen he moved to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where he graduated from High School, appeared on several local and network TV shows. Recorded one single for Sigma (label from New York City).

Little David Bush. Alias of David Ruffin (1941 – 1991). He was brought to The Gordy’s in 1958, while still under the influence of his “so-called guardian”, Mr. Bush, thus his chosen recording name, Little David Bush for his 1958 single on Vega Records. That record was produced by Berry Gordy, who ran the session, recorded in Detroit.
https://www.discogs.com/artist/1796074-Little-David-Bush

Edward Redding. Born 1928 in Columbus, Ohio, died in 1975. R&B singer, songwriter and guitarist. He started recordings in the late 1940s, as Eddie 'Bunky' Redding. He found notoriety when he wrote “Golden Teardrops” for the Flamingos.  In 1959 he recorded one single, self-written songs, for Apex (R&B label from Chicago, Illinois).

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 248

 

Ben Leonard & The Fury's. Rock band from Illinois - one single for REO (label from Chicago).

Denny Mela. Teen Sound singer from Philadelphia - one single for Parkway.

Charlie Hicks. Pop vocalist Pennsylvania - one single for Calico (label from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania).

Jimmy Slone. Soul and R&B singer - one single for Towne House (label from Houston, Texas).

Lovett Sisters. Country singing sisters Colleen Lovett and Char Lovett who originally began recording in December 1953 in Dallas, Texas. It was during this time period that they were signed to Imperial Records and released four singles. One more single in 1958 for Todd (label from New York, NY).

Clare Nelson. Miss Pensylvania, professional model and singer. In 1957/1958 she recorded four singles for Epic. In 1959 she recorded the last single. for MGM.

Sylia Saynt. Traditional Pop and Jazz singer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was singing at Army and Navy veteran hospitals before being discovered. Saynt first signed with United Artists in 1958. She toured with Tony Pastor and Bing Crosby.

In 1959/1960 she recorded two singles for Wynne (label from NYC, recorded mostly popular and jazz musical style), one of them classified to Teen Sound.
In 1960 she signed with Columbia. 

Deviny James. singer, songwriter, guitarist and radio broadcaster.
In 1959 and 1962 he recorded for Beta (label from Hollywood, California) and Studio City Records (label from Minneapolis, Minnesota).
In 1967 he recorded one single as The Pewter Pals, more singles in the 1970s, as Jim Pewter.

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 247

 

Honey Lane. Teen Pop singer from California. Recorded for small California labels, Revolvo (from Hollywood) and Toppa (from Covina).

Johnny Frye. Ten-years-old in 1962, when he recorded the only single for Capitol.

The Lemon Drops. Several groups used this name and recorded for different labels. According to 45cat, singles recorded for Coral and Aladdin are by the same group.

Jan Lawhon. Female Rock vocalist from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Recorded for local labels from Oklahoma City: Reon and Boyd Records.

Frankie & Johnny. Brothers Frankie Sardo (left) and Johnny Sardo, from New York City. They recorded numerous singles as solo artists (see Tcxx) and one single together, released by Lido Records (local label from NYC). Several other duos recorded as Frankie & Johnny.

Ernie & Petie. Male-female duo of Ernest Mickler & Helen Pickette. Recorded in New Orleans for Ace and Arlingwood (label from Jacksonville, Florida).

The Leen Teens, The Rock 'N' Rollers. Early incarnations of The String-A-Longs, group from Plainview, TX.

In 1959 they recorded one single for Ven Records (label from Hereford, Texas), as The Rock 'N' Rollers - vocal Keith McCormack.

In 1959 they recorded one single for Imperial, Norman Petty production, as The Leen Teens

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 246

 

Frankie Redmond. Pop and Soul vocalist - one single for Esco (label from Atlanta, Georgia), re-released by Imperial.

Joan & Joy. Rockabilly female duet, Joan Willingham from Richmond, Virginia, and Joy ???

Jennie Jordan. Teen Pop singer from Philadelphia area.

Jimmy Jordan. Born James Odom. Teen Pop singer from Baltimore, relocated to NYC and performed in piano bar settings. Recorded for New Phoenix Records (label from Hartland, Wisconsin) and for NYC labels (Roulette, 20th Century Fox).

Vicky Lester. Teen Pop singer - one single for Audan Records (label from Bakersfield, California).

The Junior Five. Teen Sound group - one single recorded for Laurie (label from New York), both tracks arranged by Tom Goodman.

Ralph Jerome. Teen Pop singer - two singles for K. P. Records, Inc. (label from Mineola, New York).

The Irwin Twins (Lynn & Glynn). Rock 'n' Roll duo, Lynn & Glynn Irvin. Born and grew up in Louisville, Kentycky. The first single recorded as Irvin Twins for Tel_Star Records (local label from Louisville). Then, they recorded for Columbia and it was Columbia's decision to change the family name of Irvin to Irwin and the spelling of Lynn and Glynn to Len and Glen (recordings after 1964).
https://wendy-city.blogspot.com/2021/12/columbia-singles-irwin-twins-len-glen.html

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 245

 

Bob Loye aka Bobby Loye Jr. Teen and Doo-Wop singer from from New York City.

Marty Evans. Rock & Roll singer. Recorded for Coral (label from NYC).

Johnny Fairchild. Pop & Rhythm & Blues vocalist. Recorded with The Nite Riders, in New Orleans, for Ace Records.

Aileen Frances. Born Helene Frances. Teen Pop singer. Recorded for Roulette (label from NYC).

Marty Filler. Teen Pop singer. Recorded for Taurus Records (label from Brooklyn, New York).

Bonnie Blu Byrnes. Teen Pop singer. Recorded for Golden Crest (label from NYC).

Johnny Fallin. Teen Pop singer, member of The Barons (Doo-Wop group). Recorded for Capitol.

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.
https://lonestarstomp.blogspot.com/2010/06/i-love-em-leave-em-then-forget-em.html

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.

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 243

 

Danny Allen. Rock 'n' Roll singer, recorded a single on the small label Valley Records of Knoxville (Tennessee).

Rosalie Alter. Pop and Soul vocalist. Recorded for NYC labels: Harmon and Arcie (only one single released).

Lou Bartel. Born Lou Bartfield. Pop and Doo-Wop singer who recorded under this name on Apollo and ABC-Paramount, and Bart Lewis on Oklahoma.

Bob Currie. Rockabilly singer. In 1961 one single for Strand (NYC label). In the mid-1960s, probably the same artist recorded for Arlingwood Records (label from Jacksonville, Florida).

The Darlenes. Girl group. probably from Chicago - one single for Stacy Records (label from Chicago, Illinois).

 Chris Darlin. Teen Pop singer - one single for Doré.

Art Wheeler. West Coast Doo-Wop, Rock and Soul singer. The first single for Sabrina (label from Los Angeles), the next for Swingin' (another label from Los Angeles). More singles in the late 1960a and 1970s.
https://www.sirshambling.com/artists_2012/W/art_wheeler/index.php

Turner Di Sentri. Alias of Bob Gaudio (The Four Seasons). One solo single for Topix Records.

The Beach Girls. Two different girl groups used this name:

The Beach Girls {Vault}.  Group from San Bernardino, California. Recorded for Vault (label from LA).

The Beach Girls (Dynovox). Formerly The Rag Dolls. Pop female trio, Bob Crewe's attempt to create a female version of the Four Seasons. Members included Jean Thomas, Susie Lewis, and Mikie Harris. Formerly The Rag Dolls. Originally from Sarasota, Florida.

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 242

 

Betty & Sue. Teen Pop duo - two singles for RCA Victor.

The Brother Sisters. Mysterious female vocal group. In 1957 they recorded “Alone” for Mercury. The same year, “Alone” was recorded by The Sheppard Sisters for Lance, re-issued in 1958 for Mercury. Both versions are nearly identical?

Erle Hall. Rockabilly singer - one single for Nasco Records (label from Nashville).

Richard Glynn. Rockabilly singer - one single for Dot. 

Tony Mattina. Rock singer from Louisiana. Recorded for Ace and Lanor (local label from Louisiana).

Sandi Summers. Teen Pop singer - one single for Charm Records (small independent label from New York, NY)

Judy Miller. Teen Pop singer - one single for Canadian American.

Ronnie Toth. Teen Pop and Rock singer - one single for ABC-Paramount

Frankie Castro. Rock singer. In 1955/1956 he recorded several singles for Mercury and Wing.

In the late 1950s he recorded four single for NYC labels: RKO Unique, 20th Fox (two) and Whitehall.

Tony Moon. Producer, songwriter and guitar player. Tony Moon arranged Danté & The Evergreens music and played guitar on their records. After the break-up of the group in 1962, he moved to Nashville and become Brenda Lee's conductor and guitar player for the next several years.

In 1960 he recorded one single on Pan World (label from Los Angeles, CA - owned by Aki Aleong), with The Aktones (formerly The Pastels, group from Santa Monica).
https://doo-wop.blogg.org/tony-moon-the-aktones-aka-dante-the-evergreens-2-a127072156

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 241

 

Bob Miller. Teen Pop singer - two singles for Jubilee (label from NYC). Several other artists used this name.

Grady Sneed. Pop singer, member of the twin-brother duo Brady & Grady Sneed  (see T16). In 1963  Grady (left) recorded one solo single for Reprise Records.

TheTradewinds. Vocal group from Newark, NJ. State Ralph Rizzoll "Dusty"; Phil Mehill; Angel Cifelli "Chubby"; Sal Capriglione. Phil and Dusty are cousins, and have known Sal since they were nine. When the trio met guitarist Chubby, they formed their group. Their first professional experience came with night club dates around the Newark area. Recorded for RCA Victor.
https://doo-wop.blogg.org/main-tag/tradewinds-1-c26504372

Peggy Taylor. Margaret Tague (1927 - 2002). Singer, actress from California

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peggy_Taylor

Beverly Ross. Pop singer, songwriter and musician who co-wrote several successful pop songs in the 1950s and 1960s (1934 - 2022). In 1958 she recorded two singles for Columbia. While working at the Brill Building with Jeff Barry in the late 1950s, Ross was recruited to work for the publishing company Hill & Range. At Hill & Range Ross met aspiring songwriter Phil Spector, and began collaborating with him.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beverly_Ross

Fred Neil. Born Frederick Ralph Morlock Jr., in 1936, in Ohio - died 2001. Blues and folk singer and songwriter. He took his stage name from his maternal grandmother, Addie Neill, the family member of whom he was fondest. In the late 1950s, Neil was one of the singer-songwriters who worked out of New York City's Brill Building, a center for music industry offices and professional songwriters. While composing at the Brill Building for other artists, Neil also recorded six mostly rockabilly-pop singles for different labels as a solo artist.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Neil