Day: September 15, 2022

September 15, 1962 – “Sherry” by The Four Seasons hits #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first of five weeks. It was not only their first chart hit but also their first #1 song. #ROCkabillyHop #TheFourSeasons #Sherry #FrankieValli #RocHop #Billboard #Hot100 #OTD
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September 15, 1940 – Jimmy Gilmer (of Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs) was born in Chicago, Illinois, but would be raised in Amarillo, Texas. Gilmer is known for the 1963 hit “Sugar Shack.” #ROCkabillyHop #JimmyGilmer #TheFireballs #SugarShack #BuddysBuddy #RocHop #OTD
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September 15, 1933 – Pop singer Pat Barrett (of The Crew-Cuts) was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Crew-Cuts are known for the 1954 hit cover of “Sh-Boom,” originally recorded by The Chords. #ROCkabillyHop #CrewCuts #ShBoom #HappyBirthday #PatBarrett #RocHop #OTD
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