The Individuals (1)

The Individuals (1) (Los Angeles)


Personnel :

Johnny Staton (Lead)

Roy Allen (Tenor)

Joe "J.W." Cummings (Baritone)

Art Ward (Bass)


Discography :

1959 - Jungle Superman / I Met Her At A Dance (Show Time 595)  

1959 - Jungle Superman / Dear One (Show Time 598/Red Fox 105)

Biography :

By 1959, Johnny Staton had given up on the name "Feathers," having formed a group called the "Individuals." They consisted of: Roy Allen (tenor), Joe "J.W." Cummings (baritone), and Art Ward (bass). They recorded a novelty tune called "Jungle Superman" for Peter Morgan (yes, Show Time was still around). This was in a Coasters/Olympics "playlet" vein. The flip was "I Met Her At A Dance," although when Morgan re-released "Jungle Superman" a few months later, the flip had changed to a nicely-done remake of the Feathers' "Dear One." 

publicity shot of the Individuals

There's a wonderful publicity shot of the Individuals in their "Jungle Superman" costumes. They actually wore them once onstage, for a show at Los Angeles' Orpheum Theater (which also featured Jackie Wilson, Brook Benton, and Don & Dewey). The Individuals worked quite a bit, even doing some background work behind Jan and Dean. Johnny himself provided some backing vocals behind Ricky Nelson.

http://www.uncamarvy.com/Feathers/feathers.html

 

 
 Songs :

   
 Dear One                               Jungle Superman



I Met Her At A Dance

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