Formed by five young black men from Chicago, the Flamingos rose to prominence as one of the top vocal acts of the 1950s rock and roll explosion. They appeared in motion pictures and turned out a string of hit records that have remained popular for more than a half-century. Providing a wealth of never-before-told stories of the influential quintet and their experiences in a white-dominated industry, this book details the back-room record deals, life on the road, the creative process, meticulous recording sessions and live performances, based on interviews with original members and those who worked with them.…mehr
Formed by five young black men from Chicago, the Flamingos rose to prominence as one of the top vocal acts of the 1950s rock and roll explosion. They appeared in motion pictures and turned out a string of hit records that have remained popular for more than a half-century. Providing a wealth of never-before-told stories of the influential quintet and their experiences in a white-dominated industry, this book details the back-room record deals, life on the road, the creative process, meticulous recording sessions and live performances, based on interviews with original members and those who worked with them.
Todd R. Baptista is a clinical consultant pharmacist, radio show host and avid music collector. He has hosted and co-produced several dozen successful concerts at various venues in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York. He lives in Westport, Massachusetts.
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Table of Contents Foreword by Terry Johnson Introduction "Someday, Someway" Taking a Chance "Golden Teardrops" Parrot Records "I'll Be Home" Greetings from Uncle Sam The Whispers Decca Records End Records and a New Beginning Doo Bop Shoo Bop Riding High Crossroads Reorganization The Modern Flamingos and Starglows Starting Over-Flamingos and Platters "The Boogaloo Party" Motown and Terry Johnson Ronze Records Voices Stilled Sollie McElroy Rhythm & Blues Foundation Pioneer Award Changing of the Guard Rebirth and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Tommy Hunt In the Pink Righting Misdeeds Epilogue The Flamingos Discography Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Foreword by Terry Johnson Introduction "Someday, Someway" Taking a Chance "Golden Teardrops" Parrot Records "I'll Be Home" Greetings from Uncle Sam The Whispers Decca Records End Records and a New Beginning Doo Bop Shoo Bop Riding High Crossroads Reorganization The Modern Flamingos and Starglows Starting Over-Flamingos and Platters "The Boogaloo Party" Motown and Terry Johnson Ronze Records Voices Stilled Sollie McElroy Rhythm & Blues Foundation Pioneer Award Changing of the Guard Rebirth and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Tommy Hunt In the Pink Righting Misdeeds Epilogue The Flamingos Discography Bibliography Index
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