An Insider's History of the Swingin' Medallions - Bledsoe, Carroll
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This book is a personal history of one of the most famous beach-music bands of the southeast. They were also a national hit with their song "Double Shot of My Baby's Love" in 1966. They released an album and several other single recordings. They are still performing today, over fifty years later. The book includes numerous photographs and stories of the band and how they have evolved over the years. These memories include those of members of the band as well as a collection of memories of fans they have touched along the way. It covers the thirty-four state tour in 1966 from Maine to…mehr

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This book is a personal history of one of the most famous beach-music bands of the southeast. They were also a national hit with their song "Double Shot of My Baby's Love" in 1966. They released an album and several other single recordings. They are still performing today, over fifty years later. The book includes numerous photographs and stories of the band and how they have evolved over the years. These memories include those of members of the band as well as a collection of memories of fans they have touched along the way. It covers the thirty-four state tour in 1966 from Maine to California. It highlights some of the encounters with some of the biggest names in show business. It is an inside view down memory lane for the group and hopefully for the readers. They are still one of the most popular bands in the southeast.
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Autorenporträt
The author is an original member of the Swingin' Medallions. The group was formed in 1962. He was born in Belton, S. C. and raised in Greenwood, S. C. He graduated from Lander University there in Greenwood. He taught Junior High School Algebra for five years. He played full time with the group until1974. He then played with a group called the Barrons to fulfill his need for music. He continues to perform with the Medallions several times each year whenever they are in the area. He stays in touch with the bands members on a regular basis. After retiring from the Medallions, he worked in both wholesale and retail sales for over thirty five years. He now lives on top of a mountain in Columbus, N. C. with his fiance.