From Downey California, this young vocal trio (2 girls and a guy) and "Do Yourself A Favor" their original composition written by members Georgia Massey and Dopha Stark was enough to entice record producer, Eddie Davis to take them to Audio Arts Recording Studio in Hollywood, California and release this recording on his Faro Record label in 1959. Eddie also brought in his staff co-producer, Wayne Franklin Corps to assist him with the musical and vocal arrangements. After the release of the record, the group received some local radio airplay and continued to achieve regional success. The Rhythm Rockets also appeared at many high schools and colleges as well as private events in the Southern California area promoting their record for Faro Production and Associated Talent Enterprises.
Is that label connected to Golden Crest in a way Bob? Looks like the style of Golden Crest, and also with a picture of the artist(s) on the label.
ReplyDeleteAnd of course, a great post! love this one.
Albert
No relation, Albert. Golden Crest was out of Huntington Station, N.Y. and owned by Clark Galehouse. Faro Records was located in Hollywood, California and owned by Eddie Davis.
ReplyDeleteThere were also to other Rhythm Rockets groups - one played way up in Washington state and the other one was from Miami, recording for the Gulfstream label. The latter one was a real cool rockabilly band.
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Don't know a damn thing about it, i just know what i like. Good stuff.
ReplyDeleteThe three Kids were Mary Lee Guri, Sheri Munger, and Danny Wannamaker. The girls were 12 years old, and the boy 14 years. They received their start at the Georgia Massey's School of Song and Dance in the San Fernando Valley.
ReplyDeleteMy husband is named after his uncle Danny Wanamaker and we are now learning about the life he had which was amazing. I was wondering if there is any info you can give me to help with the search of Rhythm Rockets and how they began and songs that they recorded? Thank you
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