Rock&Roll 2

Dion and the Belmonts

Vocal group from the Bronx. Was supposed to get on the same plane as Holly, Bopper, and Valens but refused because he thought it was too expensive. Signed with Laurie Records in the late 1950's.

The Coastera

Vocal group whose biggest hits "searchin" and "young blood" were written by the songwriting and producing team Leiber and Stoller. Created "storytelling" hits. Became an important part of the doo-wop legacy through the 1960's.

Mary Quant

Welsh fashion designer and british fashion icon Instrumental figure in the London-based Mod and youth fashion movements Took credit for e miniskirt and hotpants Encouraged young people to dress to please themselves and to treat fashion as a game

Roger Christian

Radio personality who co-wrote several songs for the Beach Boys, mostly about cars, with Brian Wilson

Don Kirshner

"The Man with the Golden Ear" Managed the Monkees, Kansas, and the Archies. Responsible for discovering Tony Orlando, Neil Diamond, Carole King, and Sarah Dash

Connie Francis

"Who's Sorry Now?" was first big hit and was debuted on Dick Clark's American Bandstand Of Italian descent

"ho-dad"

50's term for a greaser, someone who hung out at the beach, but definitely not a surfer Into cars, music, and were a type of counterculture style

Neil Sedaska

A classically trained pianist who, along with Howard Greenfield, became two of the legendary Brill Building's composers. Career was killed in America during the British invasion, he moved his family to Britain where he began a new composing partnership with lyricist Phil Cody.

Simon and Garfunkel

American folk rock duo, counterculture icons Duo met in elementary school in Queens where they learned to harmonize together Rocky relationship led to artistic disagreements which resulted in their breakup in 1970 "The sound of silence", "Mrs robinson", "The boxer", "bridge over troubled water"

Allen Ginsberg

American poet, philosopher, and writer One of the leading figures of the Beat Generation and counterculture Best known for his poem "Howl" which reflected his own homosexuality and relationships with a number of men Practiced Buddhism

Phil Ochs

American protest/topical singer known for sharp wit, sardonic humor, earnest humanism, political activism, insightful and alliterative lyrics, and distinctive voice "A left social democrat" who became an "early revolutionary" Succumbed to a number of problems including bipolar disorder and alcoholism--committed suicide in 1976 "I Ain't Marching Anymore", "Changes", "Crucifixion",

The Monkees

American rock and pop band formed in Los Angeles by Bob Rafelson and Bert Schneider Quartet was composed of Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork and Davy Jones Originally formed for the television series with the same name "A TV show about an imaginary band...that wanted to be the Beatles but that were never successful" "Last Train to Clarksville", "Pleasant Valley Sunday", "Daydream Believer", "I'm a Believer"

Lovin' Spoonful

American rock band in the 1960's "Summer in the City", Do You Believe in Magic", "did you ever have to make up your mind" "Daydream"

The Byrds

American rockband formed in Los Angeles in 1964 Pioneered folk rock with their album Mr. Tambourine Man Influential in origination psychedelic rock and raga rock with "Eight Miles High"

Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil

American songwriting duo Wo-wrote "You've Lost that Lovin Feeling" with Weil and Phil Spector, which became the most played song of the 20th century, with more than 14 million plays. Still married, inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame together

Lulu

Born Marie Mcdonald McLaughlin Lawrie Scottish singer/songwriter Especially famous with american audiences for "To Sir With Love" European countries know her for "Boom Bang-a-Bang" UK she is famous for "shout" which was performed at the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Dusty Springfield

Born Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien English pop singer and record producer Distinctive sensual mezzo-soprano sound Important blue-eyed soul singer Image: peroxide blond bouffant hairstyle, evening gowns, and heavy make-up "Son of a Preacher Man"

Peter and Gordon

British pop duo Achieved international fame in 1964 with their first single "A World Without Love" Recorded several songs written by Paul McCartney, but credited Lennon-McCartney

Buffalo Springfield

Canadian-American rock band Members: Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Richie Furay Combined elements of folk and country music with British Invasion and psychedelic rock influences and were part of the early development of folk-rock Got their name from a brand of steamroller "For What It's Worth", "Nowadays Clancy Can't Even Sing"

Brian Wilson

Co-wrote, arranged, and produced Pet Sounds. First pop artist credited for writing, arranging, producing, and performing his own material. Became first rock producer to use the studio as its own instrument Suffered from deteriorating mental health that lead to panic attacks and strained the group

Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman

Composer/lyricist duo. Achieved their greatest success writing for the Drifters and Elvis. Wrote for artists like Fabian, Dion and the Belmonts Team broke when Schuman went to England to work with other writers and Pomus took a severe fall.

Everly Brothers

Country-influenced rock and roll duo. Known for steel-string acoustic guitar playing and harmonies. Don and Phil. "Wake Up Little Susie", "All I Have to do is Dream", "Bird Dog", "Problems"

Beach Boys

Developed the "California Sound" Began as a garage band managed by the Wilson's father "Good Vibrations" raised the group's prestige to the top level of rock innovators and established the band as symbols of the nascent counterculture era

Roy Orbison

Distinctive, impassioned voice, complex song structures, dark emotional ballads that conveyed vulnerability. "The Caruso of Rock" or "The Big O" Performed still and solitary wearing all black. Co-founded the Traveling Wilburys in 1988.

Sonny and Cher

Duo that started their career in the mid 1960's as R&B backing singers for record producer Phil Spector. Big hits include "Baby don't Go" and "I Got You Babe" Became media personalities with two top ten TV shows Duo ended in 1975 with divorce She went on the have a highly successful solo career and he was eventually elected to Congress

Gerry and the Pacemakers

English beat group prominent in the Merseybeat scene Like the Beatles, came from Liverpool, were managed by Brian Epstein, and were recorded by George Martin Stand as the most successful pop group originating in Liverpool "How do you do it?", "I like it", "You'll never walk alone"

Jean Shrimpton

English model and actress Icon of Swinging London and is considered to be one of the world's first supermodels Starred alongside Paul Jones in Privelege Model of the year, "The Face of the 60's"

Lesley Hornby (Twiggy)

English model, actress and singer British cultural icon and prominent teenage model initially known for her thin build and androgynous look consisting of big eyes, long eyelashes and short hair

Dave Clark Five

English pop band formed in Tottenham Their "Glad All Over" knocked the Beatles' "I want to hold your hand" off the top of the UK singles chart "Over and Over" was a #1 single in the US Second group of the British Invasion on the Ed Sullivan Show appearing 2 weeks after the Beatles For some time, more popular in the US than the UK but disbanded in 1970

The Hollies

English pop/rock group best known for their pioneering and distinctive 3part harmony style. Formed by allan clarke and graham nash as a merseybeat-type music group in manchester one of the few british groups that have never disbanded and continue to record and perform Nash left group to form Crosby, Stills & Nash Hits: Just one look, look through any window, i can't let go, bus stop, carrie anne

Zombies

English rock band formed in St. Albans Led by Rod Argent, Colin Blunstone Big hits: she's not there, tell her no, time of the season

Petula Clark

English singer, actress, and composer whose career spans 7 decades Began as an entertainer on BBC Radio during WWII "First Lady" of the british invasion Has sold more than 68 million records Started having success in French and English Became globally popular for her upbeat hits: downtown, i know a place, my love, a sign of the times

Marianne Faithfull

English singer, songwriter, actress Achieved popularity in the 60's with "As Tears Go By" A lead female artist during the British Invasion Discovered by Andrew Loog Oldham Had a highly publicized romantic relationship with Mick Jagger Starred in several films in the 60's

Rick Nelson

Eric Hilliard Starred in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet with his family from age 8. A top "teen idol" with biggest hit: "Poor Little Fool" which was the first #1 song on Billboard's new Hot 100 chart

Alan freed

Famous american disc jockey who patented "rock and roll" Helped bridge the gap of segregation among young teenage americans by presenting music by african american artists on his radio program and arranging live concerts attended by racially mixed audiences. Career ended when it was shown that he had accepted payola

Joan Baez

Female folk singer, songwriter and activist One of the first major artists to record songs of Bob Dylan Sings songs in 6 different languages Was lovers with Bob Dylan

Leadbelly

Folk and blues musicians notable for his strong vocals and virtuosity on the 12-string guitar Played piano, mandolin, harmonica, violin, and "windjammer" In some recordings, he sang while clapping his hands or stomping his foot. Real name: Huddie William Ledbetter

Bob Dylan

Folk artist who served as the voice of a generation that turned electric and incorporated powerful lyrics Has explored many traditions in american song: folk, blues, country, gospel, rock&roll, rockabilly, etc Toured steadily since the late 1980's on what has been dubbed "the Never Ending Tour" Has won both Pulitzer and Nobel Prizes

Woody Guthrie

Folk artist whose social justice songs inspired songwriters like Bob Dylan Frequently performed with "This machine kills fascists" displayed on his guitar

Kingston Trio

Folk group that helped launch the folk revival of the late 1950's-late 60's. Originated in the San Fran Bay area Dave Guard, Bob Shane, Nick Reynolds Hit song: "Tom Dooley"

Mamas and Papas

Folk rock vocal group that recorded from 1965-68 Members: John Phillips, Denny Doherty, Cass Elliot, and Michelle Phillips Arranger: John Phillips--> songwriter, musician, and leader of the group who adapted folk to the new beat style of the early 60's "California Dreamin"

Pete Seeger

Folk singer and social activist Member of the Weavers, who were blacklisted during the McCartney Era "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?", "If I Had a Hammer", "Turn! Turn! Turn!" Changed "We wil overcome" to "We SHALL overcome"

Peter Paul and Mary

Folk tiro big during the american folk music revival Repertoire included songs written by the two men as well as covers written by other folk artists Broke up for a stint in the 70's Performed at the March on Washington in 63

Del Shannon

Genre: rock and roll/country Best known for hit "Runaway"

Ronettes

Girl vocal group from New York City. One of the most popular groups from the 1960's. "Be my Baby", "Baby, I Love You", "(The Best Part of) Breaking Up", "Walking in the Rain" Sang together since teenagers, used to be known as "The Darling Sisters"--> changed their name when they signed with Phil Spector's Philles Records. Only girl group to tour with the Beatles

Shangri-Las

Girl vocal group with "tough girls' persona that set them apart Influenced punk rock-era Made the charts with teen melodramas such as "Leader of the Pack", "Remember (Walking in the Sand)", and "Give Him and Great Big Kiss"

The Shirelles

Girls rhythm and blues doo-wop group that consisted of schoolmates Shirley Owens, Doris Coley, Addie Harris, and Beverly Lee. First all female group to have a #1 hit record with "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow"

Michael Bloomfield

Guitarist and composter from Chicago Became one of the first popular music superstars of the 1960's to earn his reputation almost entirely on his instrumental prowess

Wrecking Crew

Hal Blaine:Drums Carol Kaye: Bass Tommy Tedesco: Guitar Leon Russell: Keyboards A loose collective of session musicians based in Los Angeles whose services were employed for thousands of studio recordings in the 1960's and early 1970's Became the most requested session musicians in Los Angeles Occasionally credited as the Phil Spector Wall of Sound Orchestra Received very little public recognition during the time of their relevance

Dick Clark

Hosted American Bandstand. Also hosted Pyramid and Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin Eve which transmitted Times Square New Year's Eve celebrations. Gave many new artists their first exposure to national audiences: Iggy Pop, Ike and Tina Turner, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Talking Heads, Simon & Garfunkel, Madonna. His episodes were among the first in which blacks and whites performed on the same stage (and likewise among the first in which the live studio audience sat without racial segregation. "America's oldest teenager"

Gene Vincent

Huge influencer in the rockabilly genre. His 1956 top ten hit with his Blues Caps, "Be-Bop-A-Lula" is considered a significant early example of rockabilly. Was in the car crash that killed Cochran.

Link Wray

Instrumental hit "Rumble" by this guy and his Ray Men popularized "the power chord, the major modus operandi of modern rock guitarists" -->facilitating the emergence of "punk and heavy rock"

Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers

Integrated doo wop group. DJ Alan Freed allowed them to reach international audiences. Noted for being rock's first all-teenaged act. "Why do fools fall in love"

Big Bopper

J.P. Richardson Jr. Best known for his recording of "Chantilly Lace." Killed in the plane crash that marks the day the music died (28)

The Drifters

Long-lasting doo-wop and R&B/soul vocal group. Originally formed to serve as a backing group for Clyde McPhatter. The least stable of the great vocal groups: low-paid musicians hired by George Treadwell who owned the Drifters name.

Leiber and Stoller

Lyricist/composer duo (who did which). Wrote "Hound Dog" and "Kansas City". Created hits that used the humorous vernacular of teenagers sung in a style that was openly theatrical rather than personal. Enhanced the emotional power with the drifters in "There Goes My Baby". Influenced Phil Spector. Sometimes credited under the pseudonym Elmo Glick.

Bill Monroe

Mandolinist, singer, songwriter Helped create the style of music known as bluegrass--> "The Father of Bluegrass" His band, The Blue Grass Boys, are named for his home state of Kentucky

Righteous Brothers

Musical duo of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield Originally part of a 5-member group called the Paramours Emotive vocal style is sometimes dubbed "blue-eyed soul" "You've Lost that Lovin Feelin" biggest hit.

Al Nevins

Musician, producer, arranger, guitarist, and violinist. Member of the pop trio The Three Suns. The other half of Aldon Music

Buddy Holly

Opened for Elvis in 1955. "That'll Be the Day" & "Peggy Sue" two of his biggest hits. Died in Iowa plane crash (22)

Phil Spector

Record producer/musician/songwriter who developed the Wall of Sound. Music production formula he described as a "Wagnerian" approach to rock and roll. Used the studio as its own distinct instrument. Produced Ronettes, the Crystals, John Lennon, George Harrison. In prison for the 2003 murder of Lana Clarkson

Ritchie Valens

Rock and roll pioneer and forefather of the chicano rock movement. Recording career lasted 8 months, as it abruptly ended when he died in a plane crash (age 17) Most notable hit: "La Bamba"

Chubby Checker

Rock and roll singer AND dancer. popularized many dance styles including the twist, limbo rock, and the fly.

Jan and Dean

Rock duo who helped pioneer the California Sound and vocal surf music styles Most successful song was "Surf City"

Eddie Cochran

Rockabilly artist whose songs such as "Twenty Flight Rock", "Summertime Blues", "Cmon Everybody", and "Somethin Else" captured teenage frustration and desire in the 1950's and early 1960's. Experimented with multitrack recording, distortion techniques and overdubbing even on his earliest singles. Was killed in a car accident in England while on tour (age 21)

Fabian

Rose to national prominence after performing several times on American Bandstand. Teen idol with 11 songs reaching Billboard Hot 100 listing. "Turn Me Loose", "Hound Dog Man", "Tiger".

Donovan

Scottish singer, songwriter, guitarist Eclectic style blended folk, jazz, pop, psychedelia, and world music Emerged from british folk scene successful singles in the UK "Catch the Wind", "Colours", "Universal Soldier" American success: "Sunshine Superman", "Mellow Yellow" Befriended musicians like Joan Baez and taught John Lennon a finger-picking guitar style that was used in "Dear Prudence"

Ellie Greenwich and Jeff Barry

She was discovered by Leiber and Stoller. Songwriting duo of the 1960's with hits: "Be My Baby", "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home", "Da Doo Ron Ron", "Leader of the Pack", "Do Wah Diddy", "River Deep, Mountain High" Helped define the "Girl Group" sound of the 1960's.

Gerry Goffin and Carol King

Songwriting duo that met at Queens College and eventually married. Collaborated on songs such as "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" and "Take Good Care of my Baby" She went on to become the most successful female songwriter of the later half of the 20th century in the US.

Bobby Darin

Started his career as a songwriter for Connie Francis. "Splish Splash" was first million-selling single. "Dream Lover", "Mack the Knife", and "Beyond the Sea" brought him worldwide fame. First wife was Sandra Dee Worked on Robert F. Kennedy's presidential campaign. Was raised by his grandmother to think she was his mother and his mother to think she was his sister.

Ed Sullivan

hosted the Ed Sullivan Show (originally Toast of the Town) which broadcast for 23 years and was the longest-running variety show in US broadcast history

Dick Dale

Surf rock guitarist "The King of the Surf Guitar" Pioneered surf music style by drawing on Middle-Eastern music scales and experimenting with reverberation. Worked closely with Fender to produce custom made amplifiers, including the first-ever 100-watt guitar amplifier Pushed the limits of guitar electric amplification technology