The Billboard Book of American Singing Groups: A History, 1940-1990The definitive history of pop vocal groups is told in this fact-filled, one-of-a-kind reference. Of special interest are the rare photos and complete discography. |
Contents
THE 1940s | 1 |
The Bachelors | 11 |
The Cats and the Fiddle | 17 |
Copyright | |
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