Legends of Doo-Wop and Rock N Roll Vol II

Doo-Wop legends Including
Gene Chandler “The Duke of Earl”
Gene Chandler became the infamous Duke of Earl with his smash hit of the same name. The award-winning singer launched his career with the Du-Kays in the early 1960s and forever marked their legacy in the rock n roll scene. “Duke of Earl” not only dethroned “Twist” from the top position on the charts, but it also stayed at number one for three weeks straight. Read more: www.genechandle...
Sonny Turner- former lead singer of Doo Wop Legends The Platters (1959-1970)
When Sonny Turner joined the group in 1959, The Platters were already a popular group in the doo-wop scene. But chart-toppers, like “I Love You 1000 times” and “With This Ring,” made sure to solidify their name in history. The group went on to have hits like “Only You” and “The Great Pretender” featured in several Hollywood films.
Larry Chance & The Earls
These pioneers began their musical career singing on the street corners of the Bronx in the late 1950s. They quickly evolved into a group that would define the rock n roll sound. The incredible vocals earned the group a nomination to the Hall of Fame and the Doo Wop Hall of Fame with hits like “Life Is But A Dream.”
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Norman Fox & The Rob Roys
The Rob Roys is not only famous for their smooth voices and soothing harmonies, but it was one of the first interracial groups to take the country by storm. Since 1957, these Rob-Roys have been singing hit after hit in concert, with such billboard toppers like “Tell Me Why,” and “Dream Girl.”
Jimmy Clanton
Formerly known as the ‘swamp pop R&B teenage idol,’ Jimmy Clanton is by far one of the most famous teen idols in American entertainment history. The R&B culture that permeated Louisiana heavily influenced the New Orleans native, and as a result, Clanton reached Billboards Top 10 several times throughout his illustrious career.
Read more: www.jimmyclanto...
Kathy Young
More commonly known as the ‘Cinderella of Show Business,’ Kathy Young came onto the music scene performing with the likes of The Everly Brothers, Connie Francis, and Ray Charles at a young age. Yet, her hits “Happy Birthday Blues” and “Magic is The Night” are without-a-doubt timeless classics.
Read more: kathyyoung.com
Charles Weldon (original lead singer of The Paradons)
Charles Weldon’s natural gifts have made him a staple in the entertainment business. He sang with The Pardons and led The Negro Ensemble as their Artistic Director. All the while, Weldon acted alongside Hollywood legends like Cicely Tyson and James Earl Jones. This multi-talented artist has brought magic to the stage since his days singing, “Diamonds and Pearls.”
Special guest The Dukes Of Doo-Wop So-Cal’s premiere acapella group.
These legends have been performing in live concert delighting fans for decades, and in 2011 they came together to form the sensational group, “The Dukes of Doo-Wop.” Former members of The Five Sharks, The Encounters, and Deke and The Blazers, joined their vocals in a harmonious melody to bring doo-wop back.
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not the platters if Tony Williams isn't part of it and he's been deceased for years