The
Percells. Female quartet from Hempstead, Long Island, New York. (Clockwise from
top: Joan Paulin, Betty Lloyd, Gail Jones (lead), Jean Marie Johnson. On
1963/1964 recorded four singles for ABC-Paramount.
Jerry
Raines. Real Name: Rubin John Bergeron. Rock & Roll, Swamp Pop and
Christian music singer, guitarist, and songwriter from Louisiana (1940 - 2020).
In the early 1960s recorded for Mercury and Drew-Blan / Drew Records (label
from Morgan City, L ouisiana).
Joey
Powers. Real Name: Joseph S. Ruggiero, Teen Pop singer and songwriter from Washington,
Pennsylvania (1934 - 2017).
Joey Rogers
in 1958. However, none were successful.
In 1959, Ruggiero moved to New York City. Through an introduction by family friend Perry Como, he secured a job at NBC. His singing was heard by songwriter and record producer Paul Vance, who signed him to RCA Records and changed his name to Joey Powers to avoid confusion with singer Jimmy Rodgers. Powers released several singles produced by Vance, again without success, and returned to Ohio State University to complete his degree and work as a wrestling coach.
Joey Rogers
in 1958. However, none were successful.
In 1959, Ruggiero moved to New York City. Through an introduction by family friend Perry Como, he secured a job at NBC. His singing was heard by songwriter and record producer Paul Vance, who signed him to RCA Records and changed his name to Joey Powers to avoid confusion with singer Jimmy Rodgers. Powers released several singles produced by Vance, again without success, and returned to Ohio State University to complete his degree and work as a wrestling coach.
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