Posts Tagged ‘The Crests’
Lost Doo-wop masters found in NYC apartment
Written by admin on February 3, 2011 – 5:48 pm -| A treasure trove of Doo-wop rarities is set for release after many Coed Records masters were found at a recording engineer’s New York City apartment. The masters came to light when Beach Road Music LLC acquired the historic Coed Records catalogue, featuring performers such as the Riverias, the Crests and Trade Martin. |
Tags: Coed Records, From the Vault: Coed Records Master Tapes Volume One, Johnny Maestro, The Crests, the Duprees
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Johnny Maestro: A fond farewell
Written by admin on March 29, 2010 – 8:36 am -| Harley Payette looks back on the career of Johnny Maestro, who died last week. |
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Doo wop music lost one of its most beloved voices and ambassadors when Johnny Maestro, lead singer of the Crests and the Brooklyn Bridge, passed away at age 70 on March 24 due to complications from cancer. |
Tags: 16 candles, doo wop, Harley Payette, Johnny Maestro, My Juanita, The Brooklyn Bridge, The Crests, the Del Satins, Worst That Could Happen
Posted in 60s pop, Obituaries, Rock 'n' roll | 4 Comments »
