The Dead Cow 620 Posted May 9, 2020 4 minutes ago, ObakeFilter said: So besides Sonny Rollins and JLL, are there any other 50's major solo artists left standing? I can think of Helen Merrill but don't know if she is considered as big as both of them. Duane Eddy, Johnny Mathis and Don Everly (not a solo artist, I know, but still worth mentioning) all come to mind, besides those who have already been mentioned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,213 Posted May 9, 2020 Tommy Steele, Marty Wilde, the surviving Shadows, Jerry Allison of The Crickets and the surviving Crew Cuts also boing to the brain! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,853 Posted May 9, 2020 Notably two charting members of Bill Haley and his Comets are still alive and a few of The Crickets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,543 Posted May 9, 2020 Duane Eddy being alive always surprises me. There's also Eugene Wright from the Dave Brubeck Quartet. Last one standing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,264 Posted May 9, 2020 Oh, if we’re including band members too Jimmy Cobb is still alive from Kind of Blue... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 862 Posted May 9, 2020 Think Brenda Lee Just scrapes in here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fantomasss 209 Posted May 9, 2020 And Wanda Jackson ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,594 Posted May 10, 2020 14 hours ago, ObakeFilter said: So besides Sonny Rollins and JLL, are there any other 50's major solo artists left standing? Connie Francis and Caterina Valente were superstars those days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted May 10, 2020 Duane Eddy's not long turned 82, fairly clean living most of his life, I think - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duane_Eddy Likely the best of the rest once Lee Lewis goes, but frankly we are down to one legend in terms of original rock n rollers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,176 Posted May 10, 2020 Pat Boone deserves a place on the Fifties survivors list as well. Petula Clark as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheKeysOfMarinus 394 Posted May 11, 2020 Lloyd Price (Lawdy Miss Clawdy, Personality) was a star on Specialty Records before Little Richard - he’s still about. There’s also Leon Hughes of the Coasters, Huey “Piano” Smith, Frankie Avalon and Fabian. Most of the UK rock and rollers are still about - Tommy Steele, Marty Wilde, Terry Dene, Wee Willie Harris, Jim Dale. Vera Lynn counts too, she had UK number ones in the 50s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,130 Posted May 11, 2020 2 hours ago, TheKeysOfMarinus said: Lloyd Price (Lawdy Miss Clawdy, Personality) was a star on Specialty Records before Little Richard - he’s still about. There’s also Leon Hughes of the Coasters, Huey “Piano” Smith, Frankie Avalon and Fabian. Most of the UK rock and rollers are still about - Tommy Steele, Marty Wilde, Terry Dene, Wee Willie Harris, Jim Dale. Vera Lynn counts too, she had UK number ones in the 50s. Dare I say it? Cliff? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 862 Posted May 11, 2020 3 hours ago, Paul Bearer said: Dare I say it? Cliff? Bennett? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,130 Posted May 11, 2020 5 hours ago, Paul Bearer said: Dare I say it? Cliff? 2 hours ago, redrumours said: Bennett? He's a bit of a rebel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,543 Posted May 11, 2020 Most recent Jerry Lee Lewis story I know of is from 2017, when Vince McMahon decided to call a wrestling show Great Balls of Fire. Because Vince is insane. But didn't check the copyright, thinking it public domain. Because he's out of touch and insane. However, he was saved by Jerry Lawler, who knew Jerry Lee Lewis, as they share the same lawyer. Well, of course they do. Jerry Lee Lewis gladly took the money and ran. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,264 Posted May 25, 2020 On 09/05/2020 at 10:07, Joey Russ said: Oh, if we’re including band members too Jimmy Cobb is still alive from Kind of Blue... That didn’t last too long unfortunately... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,078 Posted October 20, 2020 He'll celebrate his 85th birthday later this month online with star guests Keith Richards and Ringo Starr: https://eu.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/10/20/jerry-lee-lewis-85th-birthday-keith-richards-ringo-starr-join/3712488001/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted October 20, 2020 Partying with 80 year old Ringo and 76 year old Keith then, Three way getting down works best when your mates are a bit younger: https://news.stv.tv/video/102-year-old-man-shows-off-tiktok-dance-moves-at-care-home?top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clorox Bleachman 2,478 Posted November 9, 2020 Video from 2 weeks ago: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,853 Posted November 9, 2020 8 minutes ago, Clorox Bleachman said: Video from 2 weeks ago: Goodness gracious, get him on next year's DeathList! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted November 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Ulitzer95 said: Goodness gracious, get him on next year's DeathList! I agree he has to be considered for a return next year. If he makes it that far 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrWonderful 483 Posted November 9, 2020 A must-add to the list imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,071 Posted March 11, 2021 American rock 'n' roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis, 85, renewed marriage vows with his seventh wife on their ninth anniversary, weeks after getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Rev. Donnie Swaggart, son of the late televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, who was Lewis' cousin, officiated on Tuesday. The couple held hands in the living room of Lewis Ranch, a tourist attraction where they live part time in Nesbit, Mississippi. "Killer, you may kiss your bride," Swaggart said, referring to the musician by his nickname. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewd_Squirrel 331 Posted March 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, Sir Charms said: American rock 'n' roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis, 85, renewed marriage vows with his seventh wife on their ninth anniversary, weeks after getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Rev. Donnie Swaggart, son of the late televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, who was Lewis' cousin, officiated on Tuesday. The couple held hands in the living room of Lewis Ranch, a tourist attraction where they live part time in Nesbit, Mississippi. "Killer, you may kiss your bride," Swaggart said, referring to the musician by his nickname. SC Jimmy Swaggart isn't dead. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,071 Posted March 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, Lewd_Squirrel said: Jimmy Swaggart isn't dead. Maybe they meant he was late to the marriage renewal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
