Posts Tagged ‘Johnny Maestro’
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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Stars we lost in 2010
Written by admin on January 1, 2011 – 9:19 am -The New York Times has put together this excellent sound and image montage to pay tribute to the musicians who passed away in 2010, including Johnny Maestro, Alex Chilton, Lena Horne, Gregory Isaacs, Teddy Pendergrass, Solomon Burke and many more.
Tags: Alex Chilton, Gregory Isaacs, Johnny Maestro, Lena Horne, solomon burke, Stars who died in 2010, Teddy Pendergrass
Posted in 60s pop, American Rock, British Invasion, Folk, Rock 'n' roll, Soul | Comments Off on Stars we lost in 2010
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 »
