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Crystals, The
Rock and roll group originated in the Belair Rd./Harford Rd. area of East Baltimore. Early lineup featured Frank Adams (guitar), […]
Velvetones, The
Group originated in Highlandtown and started out as a polka band, later gravitating to pop/rock sounds. Led by Don Olkowski, […]
Troubadors, The
Led by Jimmy Oronson (baritone sax, vocals), with Eddie Long (piano), Walt Cole (tenor), Waggoner (trombone, bass), and Hantske (drums). […]
Tilters, The
R&B band featuring Baltimore’s saxophone legend Mickey Fields, the Tilters started out in the early 1950s playing local venues such […]
Smith, Gene, & the 4 Notes
The 4 Notes consisted of vocalist Gene Smith (formerly toured with the Mills Brothers) along with Ted Queen (tenor sax, […]
Rockin’ Four, The
Led by Hap Roberts, the Rockin’ Four were one of the first Baltimore bands advertised as rock & roll. They […]
Rockets, Vince Rocco &
The Rockets led by Vince Rocco were seen at Carl’s Musical Bar. In 1957 Rocco appeared with his Rock-A-Tones at […]
Roberts, Hap, Quartet
House band at Lee’s Musical Bar on Pratt Street. In mid-1955 the group was billed as the Hap Roberts Rockin’ […]
Mello Jacks, The
Jazz group featuring James Perry (sax), Johnny Osborne (bass), James McKnight (piano), and Thomas Williams (drums). Seen in the early […]
Honey Boys, The
R&B vocal group from East Baltimore formed in 1954. The original members included Calvin ‘Khaki’ Kollette (lead), John Billy aka […]