Lewis Lymon of the Teenchords: Lewis Lymon, the brother of Frankie Lymon of the Teenagers, died on Tuesday at his Las Vegas home. He was 69.
Lewis and Frankie were part of a musical family from Harlem that grew up in the world of gospel. Their father, Howard, was part of the Harlemaires and both boys, along with brother Howard, Jr., were part of Harlamaires Juniors.
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Bummer. I have "I'm So Happy" on a doo wop collection and he sounded a lot like his brother.
But, attention Mr. Language Person:
Lewis served a tour of duty in the Navy during the mid-60's and went on to revive the Teenchords during the early-70's as interest in oldies began to peek.
Peek?
Jeff
Read more: http://www.vintagevinylnews.com/2013/07/passings-lewis-lymon-of-teenchords.html#ixzz2YlvNq9rt
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