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Harlem’s The Cadillacs, 1955 – 1958 (video)

Posted on November 28, 2012 by | Leave a comment

The Cadillacs – Speedoo (1955)

The Cadillacs were an American rock and roll and doo-wop group from Harlem, New York; active from 1953 to 1962. The group was noted for their 1955 hit “Speedoo”, which was instrumental in attracting White audiences to Black rock and roll performers. Continue reading →

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Earl (Speedo) Carroll, Cadillacs Singer, Dies at 75 (update)

Posted on November 27, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Earl (Speedo) Carroll, the lead singer of the 1950s doo-wop group the Cadillacs, who later found contentment, plus a measure of abiding renown, as a New York City school custodian, died on Sunday in Manhattan. He was 75. Continue reading →

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