Saturday, 14 November 2026

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 316

 




Ronnie & The Premiers. Chicano Doo-Wop performers from Southern California. Recorded one self-penned (Montoya, Rodriguez) single for Highland Records (label from Los Angeles, California).

The School Belles. Two daughters of songwriter Marvin Moore, Diana, 16 and Leta, 13 – originally hailed from Dallas, moved to New Jersey. In 1958/1959 recorded three singles, two for Dot one for Hanover (label based in New York, NY), all songs co-written by Marvin Moore.

Probably different The School Belles recorded one single in 1961 for Buena Vista (label from California, Disney Music Group), A-side from Disney’s motion picture “The Parent Trap”.

In 1963, yet another School Belles recorded one single for Crest, with the Ray Pohlman Orchestra.

The School Girls. Teen girl group. Recorded one single for Express Records (label from New York City).

Sea Larks. Teen girl group. Recorded one single for Dot.

Sebastian. Doo-Wop singer. Recorded one single released by Take 3, re-released by Mr. Maestro (label from NYC).

Jerry Sharell. Pop & Doo-Wop singer from Farrell, PA. Born Jerry Stiftinger, changed his name to contain parts of Sharon and Farrell.
In 1959 he recorded one single as a lead singer of The Velvets (group from Farrell), released by Plaid (label from South Euclid, Ohio).
In 1960 he recorded the 1st solo single for Alanna (label from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), several singles in the late 1960s. 







Vicki Sallee. Pop, Rock singer and songwriter. Vikki Sallee began her singing career over KWHN radio in Ft. Smith, Ark. As a teen, she performed with Bob Luman and Wanda Jackson. She started her recording career on Reprise Records, moved to Dot.
https://musicrow.com/2013/09/singer-songwriter-vikki-sallee-dillard-passes/


Ronnie & Marlene (The Fabulous Berry's). Brother and sister act from Lone Jack, Missouri, began their careers on roller skates joining their mother and father in a vaudeville skating act, known as "The Flying Berry's". They became interested in singing, playing instruments and comedy. Marlene played guitar while Ronnie played a mandolin-banjo, guitar, and clarinet. Recorded one single for Westport (label from Kansas City, Missouri).

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