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Hank Ballard (born John Henry Kendricks; November 18, 1927 – March 2, 2003) was an American singer and songwriter, the lead vocalist of the Midnighters and one of the first rock and roll artists to emerge in the early 1950s.
Hank Ballard was an American rhythm-and-blues singer and songwriter best remembered for songs that were frequently as scandalous as they were inventive, most notably the salacious ‘Work with Me Annie’ (1954). He also wrote ‘The Twist’ (1959), which sparked a dance craze in the United States.
Hank Ballard & The Midnighters - The Greatest Collection - YouTube. 0:00 / 3:48:52. Subscribe at Timeless Music Box Chanel: http://bit.ly/2mg6RFXThis Video include 85 tracks of Hank Ballard &...
Hank Ballard loved to push the envelope. His explicit “Annie” trilogy was widely banned but widely beloved. His success is a perfect representation of rock and roll appeal—it behaves so bad but it sounds so good.
May 11, 2018 · Hank Ballard. Singer, songwriter. Was Heard Singing at Work. Made Famous by Checker ’ s Cover. Attempted Solo Career. Selected compositions. Selected discography. Sources. Hank Ballard ventured into new musical territory during the 1950s when he merged gospel rhythms with racy lyrics.
Mar 4, 2003 · Hank Ballard, the singer and songwriter whose hit ''The Twist'' ushered in a nationwide dance craze in the 1960's, died on Sunday at his home here. He had been suffering from...
Dec 16, 2018 · Hank Ballard and the Midnighters was a rhythm and blues band that were a major influence on the rock and roll genre beginning in the 1950s. They recorded a number of hugely popular songs and were known as the most risqué R&B group of their time.
