Saturday, 3 October 2026

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 287

 



The Candletts. Teen female vocal duo from California: Cathy Saunders (Paula Sapp aka Paula De Pores, see Tc72), Ruth Christie (Ruth Etta Stratchborneo, see Pxx). In 1958/1959 they recorded three singles for Vita Records (label from Pasadena, California), all songs self-written. One single credited to Dee Allen with The Candletts. Dee Allen is actually Dee Dee Warwick and she leads the self-written A-side of this single - it was her first recording.

The Rhode Islanders. Teen Sound vocal group, early collaboration between The 4 Seasons' producer, Bob Crewe and their arranger, Charlie Calello. In 1962 they recorded one single for Warner Bros. Both sides (new versions) later appeared on Seasons' second LP for Philips.

Gene Ross. Teen Pop singer from California. Between 1958 and 1961 recorded three singles released by independent local labels from California: Indie / Spry; Herald; Time. In majority, self-written.

The Royal Boys. Teen Pop vocal group from the East Coast. In 1960 recorded one self-written single for Tropelco (label located in Panama, pressed by Columbia's Bridgeport, CT plant).

Ronny & The Satellites. Pop & Doo-Wop group from Rhode Island, formed in late 1958, fronted by Ronnie Dee. The band practiced at a local Rhode Island park in an outdoor gazebo, which created a natural "echo" effect and enhanced the sound. Less than a year later, the first single was recorded at Ace Recording Studios in Boston, Mass., in May of 1959, and followed up in the fall of 1960, also recorded at Ace Recording Studios.
https://doo-wop.blogg.org/ronny-the-satellites-7-a116515552

Ronnie & The Relatives. Early pre-Spector incarnation of The Ronettes. The group consisted of the lead singer Veronica Bennett (later known as Ronnie Spector), her older sister Estelle Bennett, and their cousin Nedra Talley. They had sung together since they were teenagers, then known as Ronnie & The Relatives. Signed first by Colpix / May Records in 1961, they moved to Phil Spector's Philles Records in March 1963 and changed their name to The Ronettes.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ronettes

The Pledges. Teen Sound group from Tucson, AZ. L-R: Reed Clements, Dick Gabriel, Clyde Battin, Bobby Verbosh, Gary Paxton. Clyde Battin & Gary S. Paxton met while attending the University of Arizona in the late 1950s. They formed The Pledges, a vocal & instrumental group, with Dick Gabriel (sax player) Bobby Verbosh (rhythm guitarist) and Reed Clements (drums). They came to Phoenix and auditioned for Rev Records and landed a recording contract.  They made two sides "Betty Jean" and "Her Bermuda Shorts". Then, Clyde Battin and Gary Paxton recorded as Gary & Clyde (see Td19) and as Skip & Flip.
https://doo-wop.blogg.org/main-tag/pledges-1-c28779770



Don Rondo. Donald T. Rondeau, Trad Pop singer from the East Coast, known for his distinctive baritone voice. He recorded numerous singles, including two Top 10 Hits. One single, recorded in 1959 for Jubilee, has been classified to Teen Sound.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Rondo









 

The Rhythm Rockets. Teen vocal trio from Los Angeles area. In 1959 they recorded one single for Faro (label from Hollywood, California).


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