The Paradons
The Paradons are an American doo wop vocal group from Bakersfield, California, United States, that formed during the late- 1950s.
The group began by singing locally at school dances and clubs.
Within a few months they secured a recording session with Milestone Records, and recorded eight songs.
Their first release with the label," Diamonds and Pearls I Want Love", became a hit in the US, peaking at number 27 on the R&B Singles chart and number 18 on the" Billboard" Hot 100 in 1960.
The group appeared on" American Bandstand" and at the Apollo Theatre in the wake of its success.
The group soon broke up over monetary disputes, having been together less than a year.
Despite the group's demise, Milestone continued releasing singles from their initial recording sessions, but these releases-" Bells RingTake All of Me", and I Had a Dream"- did not chart.
Flattop Mountain
Flattop Mountain and Flat Top Mountain may refer to
Flat Duo Jets
Flat Duo Jets is an American psychobilly band from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and Athens, Georgia.
They were a major influence on several bands of the 1990s and 2000s, including The White Stripes.
In interviews, Jack White( the White Stripes' lead singer and guitarist) has often acknowledged Dexter Romweber's influence.
Dexter Romweber
John Michael Dexter" Dex" Romweber( born June 18, 1966) is an American rockabilly/ roots rock musician( primarily playing electric guitar) from Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Dex is best known as one- half of the seminal two- piece Flat Duo Jets.
He fronted the Dex Romweber Duo with his older sister Sara Romweber.
Al Ward
Al Ward( born October 24, 1927) is an American football executive who served as the general manager of the New York Jets from 1975 to 1977.
Gordie Browne
Gordie Browne( born December 5, 1951) is a former American football tackle.
He played for the New York Jets from 1974 to 1975.
Carl Greenwood
Carl Greenwood( born March 11, 1972) is a former American football defensive back.
He played for the New York Jets from 1995 to 1996.
Snatches of Pink
Snatches of Pink is a rock band based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Current members are Michael Rank( guitar, lead vocals), Marc E. Smith( guitars, vocals), Nikos Chremos( bass) and John Howie Jr( drums), with Michael Rank as the chief songwriter.
The band was formed in 1985 by Rank with original bassist/ lead vocalist Andy McMillan, and Sara Romweber on drums.
Subsequent incarnations included Kevin Clark and Emory Ball on bass.
Over the past two decades SOP has been heralded by critics for their unique blend of dark, Stones- influenced alternative rock, releasing several albums under the" Snatches of Pink" namesake and two under their major label name" Clarissa"( which they have since retired).
Over the years, SOP has shared the stage with several bands working a similar vein, including Johnny Thunders, The Ramones, The Cramps, Iggy Pop, and Soundgarden.
Sara Romweber's brother is Dexter Romweber of Flat Duo Jets.
SOP songs have appeared on television in episodes of Wildfire( ABC FAMILY) and Fuel TV( FOX/ Premiere).
Billy Miller (archivist)
William Henry Miller Jr.( January 1, 1954 – November 13, 2016) was an American rock' n' roll collector and archivist whose magazine," Kicks", and record label, Norton( both co-founded with his wife Miriam Linna), championed vintage rockabilly and garage bands.
Miller was born in Jamaica, Queens, and raised in Carle Place, on Long Island.
He earned a bachelor's degree in photography and art from the C.W. Post campus of Long Island University, and worked as a draftsman at the same firm as his father, Gibbs& Cox.
He and Linna met in 1977.
They established" Kicks" in 1979, and Norton Records in 1986.
He performed with the Zantees and The A- Bones, produced records for Hasil Adkins, Roky Erickson and Flat Duo Jets and wrote liner notes for reissues by the Fabulous Wailers, Astronauts, Trashmen and others.
Miller died in 2016, from complications of multiple myeloma, kidney failure and diabetes.
Gary Arthur
Gary Arthur( born January 9, 1948) is a former American football tight end.
He played for the New York Jets from 1970 to 1971.

Question: Are The Paradons and Flat Duo Jets from the same country?
Answer: yes