New recruits, old tradition Feb 14, 2006
" Just as the colonial musicians sent messages from commander to troops, the modern performers communicate with those who visit Colonial Williamsburg. In addition to being musical performers, they are also historical interpreters who tell visitors about their instruments and their uniforms and how they would have lived in the colonial era. After roll call, they break off into small groups to practice tunes. Though impressive apart, it's only when they reassemble at the end of practice that you... (Daily Press, VA)
1963-A Standout Year Jul 10, 2005
Jimmy Gilmer and The Fireballs (vocal debut, had instrumental hits before), The Kingsmen, Barbara Lewis, Allan Sherman, The Ronettes, Lesley Gore, Lou Christie, The Chiffons, The Essex, Major Lance, Martha and The Vandellas, Barbra Streisand (album debut), Ruby and The Romantics, The Supremes, The Tymes, Marvin Gaye, Garnet Mims and The Enchanters, Rufus Thomas, "Little" Stevie Wonder, The New Christy Minstrels, Shirley Ellis, Jack Jones, Nino Tempo and April Stevens, Wayne Newton, The Rip... (Suite101.com)
Spotlight On.....Part 2 Jun 24, 2005
550 89,554 13,496 255. Topics Articles Links Courses. (Suite101.com)
Gee, Who Wrote That? - The Composer... Nov 16, 2004
Carol", a Sedaka hit), met songwriting partner Gerry Goffin in 1958. In 1960, the duo wrote "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" and the song was then shopped around to several record companies. ( At one point, Johnny Mathis was suggested to sing this!) The song was finally taken over to an independent company, Scepter Records. Several careers were launched as the song went to No.1 and became the first No. 1 hit by a female group. Barry Mann-Cynthia Weil and Ellie Greenwich-Jeff Barry were two... (Suite101.com)
Jacko: Managers Shopping TV Special? Dec 4, 2003
...s included R&B stars Jerry Butler ("I'm the One Who Loves You") and Major Lance ("Monkey Time"). Heiman, a longtime figure in the Chicago music world, had been Mayfield s manager on and off for 20 years or so (FOX News)
