The Crows

The Crows were an American R & B singing group who achieved commercial success in the 1950s. The group's first single and only major hit, "Gee", released in June 1953, has been credited with being the first Rock n’ Roll hit by a rock and roll group. It peaked at position #14 and #2, respectively, on the Billboard magazine pop and rhythm-and-blues charts in 1954.

History

When The Crows started out in 1951, practicing sidewalk harmonies, the original members were Daniel "Sonny" Norton (lead), William "Bill" Davis (baritone), Harold Major (tenor), Jerry Wittick (tenor), and Gerald Hamilton (bass). In 1952, Wittick left the group and was replaced by Mark Jackson (tenor and guitarist).

They were discovered at Apollo Theater's Wednesday night talent show by talent agent Cliff Martinez and brought to independent producer George Goldner who had just set up the tiny new Rama Records label. The Crows were the first group signed and the first to record. The first songs they recorded were as backup to singer Viola Watkins. The song "Gee" was the third song recorded during their first recording session, on February 10, 1953. It was put together in a few minutes by group member William Davis, with Watkins also being credited as cowriter.

Rose Mary

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Rose Mary (singer)

Rose Mary (Rosemary Mushtaq) is a Pakistani singer who has appeared on two reality programs. She was first known for her appearance on the Pak-Indo reality show Chhote Ustaad which she finished in fourth position. Rose is a trained classical singer who hails from a non-musical background. Currently she is one of the 13 finalist of Pakistani reality singing competition Pakistan Idol.

Personal life

Mary was born as Rosemary Mushtaq to a Christian family in Karachi, Pakistan. At the age of seven she sought music training in the classical genre, with the support of her father she has taken part in reality shows and music competitions at the regional, national and international level.

Chhote Ustaad

Mary is perhaps best known for her appearance on the reality show Chhote Ustaad. Chhote Ustadd is a singing contest in which ten contestants from Pakistan and ten contestanst from India compete for a title in the form of a pair with one person from Pakistan and another from India. The show was judged by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Sonu Nigam. Rose was paired with Shyamantan and eliminated on 5 November 2010, finishing in fourth position.