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Exploration of the music seeded in the Buckeye state !!

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

DELBERT BARKER : MIDDLETOWN


Here's a country weeper by Delbert Barker. I don't have much info on him other than he was born in 1932, moved to Ohio when he was a child and recorded for several labels....some which were on the rockin' side. Someday I may stumble upon those gems.

Delbert Barker-Kisses Don't Lie


UPDATE:

I was recently contacted by Delbert!! He's still active in Ohio in both the country & gospel field. He was kind enough to supply some much needed info which included that his cousin the late Ralph (Jr) Barker supplied all the guitar work for him. on his records. Plus, most of his sides are available on recent comp cds (check rockincountrystyle.com for info & then search them out). Delbert also supplied the following pics:

From back in the day....




More recent pic:







A rockin' bonus!!!:

Delbert Barker-No Good-Robin Hood



A HUGE THANK YOU to Delbert for contacting me & supplying info. Best wishes to him!

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Wednesday, December 17, 2008

TONY AND THE BANDITS : MIDDLETOWN


Here's the only two singles by Tony and the Bandits. Circa 1965 & 1966. The only member info I could find was Anthony J. Brazis.... Nice British invasion sound, right out of the Rust Belt!



Tony And The Bandits-(Oh No)I Can't Lose

Tony And The Bandits-I'm Goin' Away (From You)

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