Vocal Group Mysteries #3: Bill Brown
A subreddit dedicated to the unresolved mysteries of the world. Submissions should outline a mystery and provide a link to a more detailed review of the case such as a Wiki article or news report. Replies analysing and speculating over the mystery and possible explanations are encouraged. -
Early Influence Artists that haven’t been inducted (or even considered) and what members I think would be inducted. Let me know your picks.
Welcome to the Rock Hall subreddit! Here, you can listen and discuss music and music news regarding artists officially inducted in the Hall, or those who have long been snubbed from inclusion. Please keep all discussion civil and within the parameters of Reddit TOS. Thanks for visiting!
Help me find this old Milt Grayson song! (See Description)
Need something found? Maybe we can help!
Doo Wop Groups Ice Berg
As a musical genre, doo-wop features vocal group harmony with the musical qualities of many vocal parts, nonsense syllables, a simple beat, sometimes little or no instrumentation, and simple music and lyrics. It is ensemble single artists appearing with a backing group. Solo billing usually implies an individual is more prominent in the musical arrangement.
With the huge chunk of info from my inside source and the intense help and support of my friends MCM (Matt) and DurianObjective (Ryan) we may finally have a better idea of what happened to Bass Legend, Bill Brown (c. 1920s-c. 1970s) more to come!!
As a musical genre, doo-wop features vocal group harmony with the musical qualities of many vocal parts, nonsense syllables, a simple beat, sometimes little or no instrumentation, and simple music and lyrics. It is ensemble single artists appearing with a backing group. Solo billing usually implies an individual is more prominent in the musical arrangement.
I finally got to watch “Since I Don’t Have You” yesterday. It’s definitely worth the watch and I found myself choked up during a couple scenes.
As a musical genre, doo-wop features vocal group harmony with the musical qualities of many vocal parts, nonsense syllables, a simple beat, sometimes little or no instrumentation, and simple music and lyrics. It is ensemble single artists appearing with a backing group. Solo billing usually implies an individual is more prominent in the musical arrangement.
Rare Pics of the Teenagers, courtesy of original 1st Tenor/current Baritone Jimmy Merchant.
As a musical genre, doo-wop features vocal group harmony with the musical qualities of many vocal parts, nonsense syllables, a simple beat, sometimes little or no instrumentation, and simple music and lyrics. It is ensemble single artists appearing with a backing group. Solo billing usually implies an individual is more prominent in the musical arrangement.
Rare Pictures of Charlie White (original 2nd tenor of the Dominoes and Checkers) when he was with the Clovers for 9 months in 1953!!
As a musical genre, doo-wop features vocal group harmony with the musical qualities of many vocal parts, nonsense syllables, a simple beat, sometimes little or no instrumentation, and simple music and lyrics. It is ensemble single artists appearing with a backing group. Solo billing usually implies an individual is more prominent in the musical arrangement.
Joe Van Loan has one of the beautiful voices in all of doo wop/R&B. These sides were recorded in 1949 but released in 1954.
As a musical genre, doo-wop features vocal group harmony with the musical qualities of many vocal parts, nonsense syllables, a simple beat, sometimes little or no instrumentation, and simple music and lyrics. It is ensemble single artists appearing with a backing group. Solo billing usually implies an individual is more prominent in the musical arrangement.
You’re Gonna Cry (Originally Done by the Spaniels in 1953), Jimmy Beaumont and Pure Gold, 2000. Hard to believe Jimmy was 60 in this! He sounds 18 again!
As a musical genre, doo-wop features vocal group harmony with the musical qualities of many vocal parts, nonsense syllables, a simple beat, sometimes little or no instrumentation, and simple music and lyrics. It is ensemble single artists appearing with a backing group. Solo billing usually implies an individual is more prominent in the musical arrangement.
TOTALLY The Orioles and NOT The Teenagers (God I hate these companies who just pop out compilations without thinking)
As a musical genre, doo-wop features vocal group harmony with the musical qualities of many vocal parts, nonsense syllables, a simple beat, sometimes little or no instrumentation, and simple music and lyrics. It is ensemble single artists appearing with a backing group. Solo billing usually implies an individual is more prominent in the musical arrangement.
Now for something Christmassy, Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer by the Melodeers 1960
As a musical genre, doo-wop features vocal group harmony with the musical qualities of many vocal parts, nonsense syllables, a simple beat, sometimes little or no instrumentation, and simple music and lyrics. It is ensemble single artists appearing with a backing group. Solo billing usually implies an individual is more prominent in the musical arrangement.
The Checkers - A Friend In Need 1953, Doo Wop December
As a musical genre, doo-wop features vocal group harmony with the musical qualities of many vocal parts, nonsense syllables, a simple beat, sometimes little or no instrumentation, and simple music and lyrics. It is ensemble single artists appearing with a backing group. Solo billing usually implies an individual is more prominent in the musical arrangement.
Great Pic of the Dominoes from a 1951 Autograph signing!
As a musical genre, doo-wop features vocal group harmony with the musical qualities of many vocal parts, nonsense syllables, a simple beat, sometimes little or no instrumentation, and simple music and lyrics. It is ensemble single artists appearing with a backing group. Solo billing usually implies an individual is more prominent in the musical arrangement.
Not exactly Doo Wop but a great last track by Frankie Lymon! More Northern Soul/R&B.
As a musical genre, doo-wop features vocal group harmony with the musical qualities of many vocal parts, nonsense syllables, a simple beat, sometimes little or no instrumentation, and simple music and lyrics. It is ensemble single artists appearing with a backing group. Solo billing usually implies an individual is more prominent in the musical arrangement.
Even more confusion (now about the year) with Bill Brown’s Death. Wikipedia says 1956 (aged 30), Discogs says 1958 (aged 32), and liveabout says 2004 (aged 78). This is VERY confusing now.
As a musical genre, doo-wop features vocal group harmony with the musical qualities of many vocal parts, nonsense syllables, a simple beat, sometimes little or no instrumentation, and simple music and lyrics. It is ensemble single artists appearing with a backing group. Solo billing usually implies an individual is more prominent in the musical arrangement.
👨🏼+👩🏻=mistake
"Moral Orel is a Stop Motion animated show that first aired on Adult Swim from 2006–08 created by Dino Stamatopoulos. Originally conceived as a satire of sitcoms from The '50s and The '60s, and designed to resemble an Affectionate Parody of Leave It to Beaver (not Davey & Goliath, despite the art style), the show, despite copious amounts of Executive Meddling, ultimately evolved into one of the darkest pieces of Western animation." - TvTropes | Snoo by u/BoringMemesAreBoring & u/Margot_The_Mage
All Presidents that I know I’m related to! Relations in comments.
A place to share your heritage, genetic ancestry, and explore the amazing family stories people have to share!
Does anyone know the song in the beginning of the temptations movie?
As a musical genre, doo-wop features vocal group harmony with the musical qualities of many vocal parts, nonsense syllables, a simple beat, sometimes little or no instrumentation, and simple music and lyrics. It is ensemble single artists appearing with a backing group. Solo billing usually implies an individual is more prominent in the musical arrangement.
My communities! Finally!
A place to share your heritage, genetic ancestry, and explore the amazing family stories people have to share!
One of my favorite lines! 🤣
A place to share images, memes, and other Golden Girls-related content.
Did you know? Joe Negroni (original baritone of the Teenagers) starred in a “mature” film as a side character at the beginning.
As a musical genre, doo-wop features vocal group harmony with the musical qualities of many vocal parts, nonsense syllables, a simple beat, sometimes little or no instrumentation, and simple music and lyrics. It is ensemble single artists appearing with a backing group. Solo billing usually implies an individual is more prominent in the musical arrangement.
I’m so immature but this is just too funny 🤣
A place to share your heritage, genetic ancestry, and explore the amazing family stories people have to share!
Really Good Clyde Compilation that includes some rare material. I got it in July and forgot to post it. I recommend buying it if you can find it! 1000/10
As a musical genre, doo-wop features vocal group harmony with the musical qualities of many vocal parts, nonsense syllables, a simple beat, sometimes little or no instrumentation, and simple music and lyrics. It is ensemble single artists appearing with a backing group. Solo billing usually implies an individual is more prominent in the musical arrangement.