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Friday 22 March 2013

Jewel Akens

Jewel Eugene Akens (September 12, 1933, Houston, Texas – March 1, 2013, Inglewood, California


   Producer and Singer Jewel Akens was a One- hit wonder, thou he fronted two Groups and had a long Solo Career. His years of touring kept his music alive and his memory lives on; please take a listen here and have a Enjoyable Weekend: Sukiyaki (my first lonely night) , Georgie Porgie , I've arrived , You better move on and The Bird and the Bees

  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewel_Akens 
Background information
Born


Died 
September 12, 1933, Houston, Texas

March 1, 2013, Inglewood, California
GenresRhythm and blues
Rock and roll
Years activeLate1950's – 1991
LabelsSilver Records, Era Records
Associated actsThe Medallions, The Four Dots, Sam Cooke


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