Gus gossert biography definition

The 1950s doo wop group singing style was an important part of the development of rock and roll and R&B.

But by the early 60s, it went out of fashion.

Gus gossert biography definition

The trend was towards slicker production, harmony and vocalizing rooted in gospel, and Motown. Original records by these groups became collector's items by the early 60s.

To this day, first pressings of records by Black groups of the 50s are among the most expensive and sought after items in record collecting.

A small group of these collectors started a radio show in the early 60s at a college radio station in the Bronx. The show was called Time Capsule and in essence, it was the first of its kind—a rock and roll oldies show. Time Capsule didn't focus on the hits.

In fact, the more obscure, the better.

In 1962, in the Bedford Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, a group of young singers got together and started an a capella gr