Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 268

 

The Norman Trio. Studio project of Darrell Nordskog (songwriter from Fargo, ND), one single released on Cuca (label from Wisconsin).

Jimmy Stephens. Pop and Doo-Wop singer from Los Angeles, member of The Safaris and The Angels. He recorded one solo single, released by Eldo (label from Hollywood, CA).

Al Travis. Teen Sound singer - one single for D (label from Houston, Texas).

Toby & Ray w. The Margilators. Rockabilly duo: Ray Carter and Toby Escobar - one single for Blue Moon (label from Santa Clara, California). The Margilators also backed Danny Lester (see Ta70).

Bobby Vacco. Teen Sound singer - one single for Impala Records (label from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania).

Wink & Judy with The Viceroys Five. Teen Sound duo - one single for Seafair Records (label from Seattle, Washington).

Sally Stevens & The Deltas. Vocal girl group - one single for Dot, both tracks composed by Sally Stevens.

Vicki Tasso. Real Name: Marie V. Tasso. Teen Pop singer from New York City. Recorded for Jeffrey (local label from NYC) and Colpix.

Ted Newman. Teen Sound singer from Arizona. Recorded for Rev (label from Phoenix Arizona) and RCA Victor.
https://www.discogs.com/artist/2174712-Ted-Newman

Terry Teen. Real Name: Terence Blaine Knutson. Rockabilly artist originally from Eagle Grove, IA (1942 - 2012). In 1959, at Norman Petty Recording Studios in Clovis, New Mexico, he cut recordings of his first two songs, "Just Wait Til I Get You Alone" and "Orchids Mean Goodbye" backed by The Fireballs and produced by Norman Petty. These songs were released on a single by Warwick Records.
He recorded over 300 distinct songs and played on 100 or more released recordings Of the 300 songs in Teen's discography, "Curse of the Hearse" - a 1961 rock and roll adaptation of "The Hearse Song" - is perhaps his most famous, being played by Dr. Demento on the majority of his Halloween shows. "Pussy Galore" was originally written for the James Bond film Goldfinger, but was not featured on the film or soundtrack.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Teene

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 267

 

Homer Denison Jr. Pianist, conductor, songwriter and arranger (1929 - 1999). He recorded several instrumental albums, one single with vocal A-side (Brunswick) listed by Kreiter.

King Victor. Real Name: Robert King. Rockabilly singer. One single for Madison Records (label from New York City).

Keith Loren.  Real Name: Harold Glass. Rockabilly singer. One single for Mark IV (label from Atlanta, Georgia).

Terry Ann. Teen Pop singer. Recorded at Cleveland Records of Los Angeles, California.

Billy Scott. Teen Pop singer from Philadelphia. Recorded for  Cameo and Everest.

Jennie Smith. Born Jo Ann Callison in Burnwell, West Virginia. Singer and actress She began singing solos at the age of six in church. She made her professional debut at 14 with the Al Waslohn. She was a regular on 'The Steve Allen Show' once it moved to Los Angeles. She recorded numerous albums and singles, for Columbia and Canadian American among others (listed by Kreiter).

https://fromthevaults-boppinbob.blogspot.com/2016/11/jennie-smith-born-13-november-1938.html

Kenny Young. American songwriter, musician and producer. Born Shalom Giskan in 1941 Mea-Shearim, Jerusalem, Mandatory Palestine, died 2020 Banbury, Oxfordshire, England. Aged 22, and after changing his name to Kenny Young, he started working as a songwriter for Bobby Darin's TM Music at the Brill Building. He had success in 1960s with top 10 songs for Ronnie Dove, Herman's Hermits, Reparata And The Delrons, Clodagh Rodgers among many others.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Young

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 266

 

Adrienne Allen. Teen Pop singer from New Jersey. The first single, released by Yale (label from Elizabeth, NJ), recorded with The Five Discs.

Howard "Howie" Beder. Country singer. One single for Rider (label from Brooklyn, New York).

Jo Davis. Rockabilly singer from Wisconsin. Recorded for Columbia and Cuca.

Johnny Galahad. Real Name: Robert M. Klimes. Pianist, composer, and arranger (1926 - 2008). He sang on Mr. Gasser & Weirdos albums.

Howie & The Crystals. Rock band from Revere, Mass. One single for Fleetwood Records (local label from Massachusetts).

Janie Black (right). Pop and Country singer from Pomona, CA. Sister of Jeanne Black (left), together they recorded as Jeanne & Janie. Janie recorded three solo singles for Capitol.

Gene Gaither. Pop and Country singer (1926 - 2005). In 1962 he recorded two singles in Teen Sound style. In the 1970s he recorded numerous gospel albums.

Honey Sisters. Three sisters from California. Recorded for Fable (label from Hollywood, California).

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 265

 

Johnny Amico. Teen Pop singer from from Chicago, Illinois. One single for Toner (local label from Chicago).

Denise Germaine & The Delmonicos. Pop and Doo-Wop singer, performed on the New York lounge circuit.

Chuck Goddard. Rockabilly performer. Released three singles for different labels. He was Disc Jockey on WMGE of Madison (Georgia) in 1957.

Grant Higgins. Teen Pop singer from Adrian, MI. Recorded for small labels from Detroit (Twirl, Karen).

Grant Hill. Teen Pop singer from Seattle, WA. Recorded one single, two self-composed songs, released by Topaz (local label).

Bobby Grabeau. Real Name: Robert Frank Grabot. Singer, producer and voice coach from California (1928 - 2008). He was called the 'Voice Of Hollywood' in a 2006 book about Disneyland records. He was a noted big-band singer with the Jan Garber Orchestra and in a number of motion pictures. In 1959 he recorded two singles, released by Crest Records and classified by Kreiter to Teen Sound.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27655549/bob-grabeau

J. C. Hill. Real Name: Hillman Baker. Rockabilly singer and songwriter from Ohio (1931 - 2013). In 1956/1957 recorded four singles for Epic, as Jaycee Hill (see Rxx). In 1958/1959 recorded two singles as J.C. Hill, one of them listed by Kreiter.

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 264

 

Penny Candy. Real Name: Rose Felicio. Teen Pop singer from New York, NY. Recorded for local NYC labels: Flippin'; Dwain.

Tommy Dawson. Teen Pop singer and drummer from Denison, East Texas. One single for Chancellor (label from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania).

Penny Candy. Real Name: Rose Felicio. Teen Pop singer from New York, NY. Recorded for local NYC labels: Flippin'; Dwain.

Tommy Dawson. Teen Pop singer and drummer from Denison, East Texas. One single for Chancellor (label from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania).

Merry Clayton. Soul, R&B singer and actress. Clayton was born and raised in New Orleans as a Christian, and spent much of her time in her father's parish, New Zion Baptist Church. After moving to Los Angeles, she met members of The Blossoms, who convinced her to pursue a music career. .She contributed vocals to numerous tracks and worked with many major recording artists for decades, including a duet with Mick Jagger on the Rolling Stones song "Gimme Shelter".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merry_Clayton

Joe Babcock. Country singer and songwriter. His first single, recorded in 1960 for First President Hi-Fidelity Records (label from Hollywood, California) has been classified to Teen Sound.

Ronnie Dawson. Rock & Roll singer, guitarist, and songwriter from Dallas, Texas (1959 - 1996). He was nicknamed The Blond Bomber. Although he achieved regional success in the 1950s, his popularity peaked internationally with tours in the 1980s and 1990s.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronnie_Dawson_(musician)

Day Brothers. Vocal group from South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Top (L to R):  Mark Conti, Frank Cascarelli, Ricky Paris, Johnny Concho. Front (L to R): Donny Day and Tommy Day. Released two singles for Philadelphia labels: for Chancellor ; Firebird Records.
https://whitedoowopcollector.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-day-brothers-chancellor-firebird.html