• Genre: Rhythm & Blues
• Active: '40s, '50s, '60s
• Major Members: David Ford, Earl Nelson

Biography

Long-lasting Los Angeles doo wop aggregation with a very fluid personnel roster. Bobby Day was one of the group's founders in 1950, and they recorded prolifically for Hollywood, Specialty, Lucky, Swingtime, Money, and other firms before cutting their one major hit, the rocking "Buzz Buzz Buzz," in 1957 for Ebb Records. Earl Nelson, who was later half of Bob and Earl, sang lead on the tune, and some of their subsequent Ebb 45s were rocking novelties. Day went on to solo success with "Rockin' Robin," and the group managed one more chart item, "Gee," for Chess in 1961 with Donald Height as lead. ~ Bill Dahl, All Music Guide

Representative Songs:

"Buzz Buzz Buzz," "Frankenstein's Den," "Strollin' on the Beach"

Representative Albums:

The Hollywood Flames, Buzz Buzz Buzz, The Hollywood Flames & Friends: 1950-1965

Similar Artists:

The Flamingos, Richard Berry, The Olympics, The Drifters, The Crests, The Coasters, The Cadillacs, Jesse Belvin

Performed Songs By:

Robert Byrd

Followers:

Don Julian

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