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Note: I do not own most of the material on this page. Proper sourcing will be under the "Extra Info" tab

A compilation that I own from a local Milford, Conn label featuring The Academics!

The Nutmegs' on a shellac 78 RPM. Remember those?

From doo-wop roots to folk: Dave Fisher of The Academics and his "new" group, The Highwaymen, take over the Ed Sullivan Show stage to perform "Michael, Row The Boat Ashore".

The Five Satins, from singing in a church basement, now sharing the stage with doo-wop legends The Platters and upcoming star Harry Belefonte.

Mayor Lee bans rock and roll in New Haven: After the riot in Boston injured 15 people, New Haven bans rock and roll performances in the city, inspiring the Nobles' song "Poor Rock and Roll".

A poster from 1955 featuring The Nutmegs performing with stars such as Chuck Berry and The Spaniels.

This chapter of Sigma Phi in Marlton, New Jersey sure knew how to host a pretty rad party back in 1958!

When Parris was serving his country, The Five Satins continued to tour. Here is a concert poster from 1957.

Rock and roll..... in a barbershop style? Just like groups such as The Penguins and The Chords, The Nutmegs got ripped off when Canadian quintet The Crew Cuts covered "Story Untold".