December 29, 1951 – Johnnie Ray and The Four Lads’ “Cry” 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
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