Saturday, 17 October 2026

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 298

 



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.

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