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Expert Profile: John Spence

Expertise:  I can answer most questions regarding 1950s Black Vocal Group music, called Doo Wop (Do Wop). Having lived in the era & grew up with the sounds of the early 50s.

Experience in the area
Extensive research into 1950s doo wop and have resoures at hand to draw from..

Organizations
United Group Harmony Association, Doowop Society, Doowop Corner, etc..

Publications
Discoveries Magazine, Goldmine Magazine, Kreiter's Price Guide &
Dead Wax Guide.

Education/Credentials
BA

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Prestige Points: 1666
Knowledge   9.96   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   10.0   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.85   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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Max Questions to be Asked
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15
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)
317
Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
John That seemed to work, I sent him an e-mail now I wait ... thx for your help. Dave
(Dave Elvers on 09/24/08)
John was very helpful and had a lot of insight into my question. He gave many thoughtful answers to my very vague question. Thanks, John for all of
(Jamie on 09/24/08)
thank you much!!!!! :)
(nina on 09/07/08)
It WAS the Falcons. After I saw it in print, the old cobwebs cleared up. And, yes, it was Wilson Pickett that I was thinking of. You're GREAT!
(Jim on 08/18/08)
Many thanks, John. You've answered my question in spades. I'm impressed-really. As an aside, I had a music store back in the '50's and we also sold re
(Bob on 08/13/08)
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Recent Answers from John Spence
2008-09-30  Rare Oldies Song Hi Veronica, I wonder if you thinking of 'Eddie Floyd' who have a big hit in 1966 with 'Knock On Wood'. He then teamed up with Marvis Staples, of the 'Staple Singers', who hit it big with 'Respect Yourself'...
2008-09-23  Sheet music - Lovers never say Goodbye Dave, I'm sure John will give you his email address, since he's selling a lot of items , it's just that I don't have it written down to give it to you. Let's try a different way to reach him, log on...
2008-09-22  Sheet music - Lovers never say Goodbye Hi Dave, You can contact him thru ebay, just log on to ebay, go to advance search(next to the regular search botton), click on by seller on the left hand side, then enter richiejw70 in the seller's id...
2008-09-21  Song about a guy named Jim HiJamie, The "Six Teens" had a song 'Only Jim' that came out in Dec 1956, This is the same group(w/a female lead) that hit it big with their song "A Casual Look" Check 'em out on google/web or cdnow...
2008-09-20  Sheet music - Lovers never say Goodbye Hi Dave, I'm sure you did a google search & found the lyrics, the best one is from one of the former members; http://www.terryjohnsonsflaminigos.com/lyrics.htm Try my buddy John Richie for the sheet...
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