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Doo-Wop
Alan Freed: Hail, Hail, Mr. Rock & Roll
By John Jackson Alan Freed was born Albert James Freed today (December 15, 1921,) near Johnstown, PA. In…
02/10/2014
Happy Birthday Jesse Belvin
R&B singer Jesse Belvin was born today (December 15th, 1932) in San Antonio Texas. Although Belvin’s name may…
02/10/2014
5 ROYALES SUE “ROYALS” FOR STEALING NAME; CONCERT PROCEEDS
Doo-Wop/R&B group The 5 Royales won a court injunction today (February 7, 1953), over a dispute involving their…
02/07/2014
WHITE MOB SLASHES R&B STARS’ CAR TIRES; JESSE BELVIN DEAD IN CAR CRASH FLEEING SCENE
Police launched an investigation into the death of R&B singer Jesse Belvin, who died today (February 6, 1960)…
02/06/2014
FRANKIE LYMON DEAD OF HEROIN OVERDOSE
Former teen sensation Frankie Lymon of The Teenagers was found dead today (February 27, 1968) The singer, 26,…
02/27/2013