December 29, 1951 – “Cry” by Johnnie Ray and The Four Lads hit #1 and wailed there for 11 tearful weeks. Ray has been cited by critics as a major precursor to what would become rock and roll, for his jazz and blues-influenced music and his animated stage personality. #ROCkabillyHop #JohnnieRay #RocHop #OTD #RockNRoll
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