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Little Richard has died at age 87

May 9, 2020 by Joe Mirrione

Little Richard 1956

A legend of rock and roll has died.  He was arguably the first to combine gospel, rhythm and blues and boogie-woogie but undeniably one of a small number of artists who can be counted among the very first architects of rock and roll.  Perhaps no artist in history has inspired bigger names – among them
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Teddy Scott, G-Clefts Singer, Dies at 82

October 27, 2018 by Joe Mirrione

©2018 Todd Baptista        (photo above- Ilanga, Teddy Scott, Ray Gipson, Christian Scott, Timothy Scott) Teddy Scott,  baritone and founding member of the G-Clefs who scored national hits during the early rock’n’roll era with “Ka-Ding Dong” and “I Understand” died at his home in Arlington, Massachusetts on Saturday morning, October 27, 2018 at
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Aretha Franklin

August 16, 2018 by Joe Mirrione

Aretha Franklin dead at 76

Aretha Franklin dead at 76 The Queen of Soul and the woman who Rolling Stone Magazine called “the greatest singer of all time”, has died.  Aretha Franklin was 76 years old.  Aretha Franklin dead at 76. At first, there were unconfirmed rumors of serious illness.  Shortly after, Franklin’s press rep revealed Franklin to be “seriously
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George Smith, 86, of the Castaleers

June 4, 2018 by Joe Mirrione

       Vocal group harmony pioneer George T. Smith, Jr., baritone in the Castaleers who recorded for Felsted, Donna, and Planet from 1957-1961 died June 3, 2018 at age 86. A lifelong resident of Providence, RI, Smith served for many years on the Board of Canvassers for the city of Providence. The Castaleers, represented
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Bobby Taylor, Motown recording artist and producer

July 23, 2017 by Joe Mirrione

Bobby Taylor, shortly before his passing

Soul music legend Bobby Taylor has died at age 83.  The singer / producer was living in Hong Kong at the time of his death.  He was born in North Carolina, but his musical journey took him through Washington DC, Delaware, New York, Detroit, Los Angeles, San Jose and Columbus, Ohio before landing in Hong Kong.
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Passings: Timothy Wilson, “Tiny Tim” of the Hits and The Legendary Teenagers

April 23, 2017 by Joe Mirrione

Timothy Wilson

We are sad to report the passing of Timothy Wilson, former lead singer of The Legendary Teenagers, of cancer at age 73.  He was born Howard Wilson in Salisbury, Maryland where he was discovered by Bobby Freeman and his manager Walt Summers, singing with his group Tiny Tim & the Hits.  The group was taken
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The passing of Fireflies’ lead Ritchie Adams (Ziegler)

April 4, 2017 by Joe Mirrione

Singer-songwriter Richard Ziegler (aka Ritchie Adams) passed away on March 6, 2017 after a brief illness.  Although Ziegler achieved most of his commercial success as the writer of the music for Bobby Lewis‘ 1961 smash “Tossin’ & Turnin’” and Englebert Humperdinck‘s signature song “After the Lovin’”, doo wopp fans revered him as the original lead
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Robert Bateman, legendary Motown writer, has passed away at 80

October 13, 2016 by Joe Mirrione

by A. Scott, special to Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp Motown legend and R&B Hall of Fame member Robert Bateman has passed away, aged 80. Born in Illinois with one arm shorter than the other, he was easily recognized by his distinctive gait. Many people believed it was an affected walk, and began to copy
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Wayne Smith, of the Capris, remembered

March 13, 2016 by Joe Mirrione

Wayne Smith

    Wayne Smith, lead singer of the Capris for the last 7 years, passed away Saturday, March 12.  Wayne had previously recorded with The Cliftonaires and appeared live with Joe Villa as one of The Three Friends.  To group harmony enthusiasts (especially those who frequented the U.G.H.A. scene in New Jersey), Wayne is perhaps best known
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Wally Roker of The Heartbeats has passed away

December 2, 2015 by Joe Mirrione

The Heartbeats in 1955. Wally Roker is second from left.

Wally Roker has passed away at the age of 78.  As bass singer and one of the leaders of The Heartbeats, he sang on influential seminal R&B recordings including “Crazy for You”, “A Thousand Miles Away” and “Your Way”.  The Heartbeats were a tremendous inspiration to other, mainly white vocals groups, that followed, most notably
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Gary Lewis & the Playboys

Don’t go to the bathroom! (At least not when Gary Lewis & the Playboys play their new song)

If you’ve ever been to a concert by a classic band that’s got a new album out, you know that “here’s one from our new album” really means “this is a great time for a bathroom break.” As the producer and promoter of over 100 Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp concerts around the country over
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Lenny Cocco & The Chimes 2014

Lenny Cocco issues clarification of Chimes trademark dispute

Lenny Cocco has issued a clarification of the litigation surrounding the trademark and right to use the name The Chimes, the group he has led since 1959.  The Chimes, with Cocco, on lead, had two hits in the early 60’s with the old standards “Once in a While” and “I’m in the Mood for Love”.
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