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THE
BAY CITY ROLLERS
From 1974 to 1976, the BAY CITY ROLLERS had no equals in international
music. They created their own following and "Rollermania" for millions
of teenage girls throughout the world. No one had seen anything like the Rollers
since the Beatles. In the U.S. alone, they achieved 5 gold R.I.A.A. albums, more
than K.C. and the Sunshine Band and the Village People combined.
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GALLERY
Detroit's GALLERY, lead by vocalist Jim Gold, scored
several smash hits including "Nice To Be With You", penned by Jim, and
"I Believe In Music". Gallery was so successful they were voted "Best
New Singles Group of 1972" by Cashbox and "Best Vocal Group of 1972"
by Record World.
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MAXINE
NIGHTINGALE
Hailing from England, MAXINE NIGHTINGALE received a Grammy nomination in 1976
for "Best New Artist of the Year" on the strength of "Right Back
Where We Started From". Her 1979 release "Lead Me On" occupied
the Adult Contemporary #1 slot for an amazing 7 weeks.
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John
Ford Coley of
ENGLAND DAN
& JOHN FORD COLEY
With partner England Dan, singer/songwriter JOHN FORD COLEY
popularized an easy-listening style in songs like "I'd Really Love To See
You Tonight" and "We'll Never Have To Say Goodbye Again" that is
still heard on radio today. Other Top 10 hits include "Nights Are Forever
Without You" and "Love Is The Answer". |