Book on rock 'n' rollers of '50s & '60s published in July 2001 and available through Xlibris.com ©
Introduction -- Carl & Jerry didn't hit the charts, but that probably helped them survive the R 'n' R Dream ©
Chap. 1: "Little Stars" (A Night in Doo-Wop Heaven) ©
Acknowledgements: In addition to all the individuals and groups featured in this volume, I gratefully
Dedication: For the Carl & Jerrys of the world
Concert photo by Jerry Miller ©
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Chap. 2: "My Special Angel" (Bobby Helms) ©
Chap. 3: "Hang On Sloopy" (The McCoys) ©
Chap. 4: "My Heart Is An Open Book" (Carl Dobkins Jr.) ©
Chap. 5: "Wooden Heart" (Joe Dowell) ©
Chap. 6: "Green Tambourine" (The Lemon Pipers) ©
Chap. 7: "96 Tears" (Question Mark) ©
Chap. 8: "One Tin Soldier" (Jinx Dawson of Coven) ©
Chap. 9: "California Sun" (The Rivieras) ©
Chap. 10: "This Diamond Ring" (Gary Lewis, plus The Four Tops) ©
acknowledge the assistance of the following: Gene Brady Jr., Helen Broyles, Joel Cramer, Elizabeth Fanger,
Robert Fanger, Susan Fleck, Chris Flory, Constance Garcia-Barrio, Mike Leonard, Tammy Lively, Chester
Mock, Rick Morwick, Carl Nami, John O'Brien, Dale Parry, Julie Rehberg, Larry Reid, Dick Reynolds, Ron Schuetz, Kay
Shephard, Toledo Federation of Musicians, Sue White, and John Zehringer. (I should also acknowledge the
indirect contribution of Rex Reed, who inspired the most obvious stylistic device in the chapter on Jinx Dawson.)
And also the support and understanding of my wife and family, who had to listen to the music, over and over, and the sound of computer keys clicking their own quarter-notes long into the nights.