#JohnnyCymbal hashtag - Bluesky

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3 weeks ago

John Humphrey of Seether and the Nixons

On 16 Mar 1993: #JohnnyCymbal [Blair], American pop-rock singer-songwriter ("Mr. Bass Man"), and record producer, died of a heart attack at 48.
#RIP 🪦

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2 months ago

On February 3rd, 1945: #JohnnyCymbal [Blair], American pop-rock singer-songwriter ("Mr. Bass Man"), and record producer, born in Ochiltree, Scotland (d. 1993).
#HappyBirthday #RIP 🕯

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#OneHitWondered

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4 months ago

1975 HITS ARCHIVE: Rocky - Austin Roberts (stereo 45) YouTube video by AnotherProf

#QuickSidenote “I'm Drinkin' Canada Dry” by The Burrito Brothers was co-written by Johnny Cymbal & Austin Roberts… famous for his 2nd single to reach the US #Top40, his version of “Rocky.” #AustinRoberts #JohnnyCymbal #OneHitWondered

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#OneHitWondered

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4 months ago

I'm Drinkin' Canada Dry YouTube video by Burrito Brothers - Topic

#Interestingly Raised in Canada and then Cleveland, the Scottish-born Johnny Cymbal was a teen idol, studio pro, and behind-the-scenes songwriter who left some fingerprints all over ’60s and ’70s pop… and some country, too. #JohnnyCymbal #OneHitWondered

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#OneHitWondered

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4 months ago

The Coasters YouTube video by mifascag

#QuickSidenote Oh, and who exactly was Mr. Bass Man? That was Ronnie Bright. Ronnie was the bass vocalist for doo-wop groups the Valentines, the Cadillacs, the Deep River Boys, & the Coasters. #RonnieBright #MrBassMan #JohnnyCymbal #OneHitWondered

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#OneHitWondered

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4 months ago

1963 HITS ARCHIVE: Mr. Bass Man - Johnny Cymbal (hit 45 single version) YouTube video by The45Prof

#Interestingly Yeah yeah, I know Derek was really Johnny Cymbal… and he earned US #OneHitWonder honors in 1963 with his classic call-and-response novelty “Mr. Bass Man.” Did he lose the honors with “Cinnamon?” We’re gonna just go with nope on that. #JohnnyCymbal #OneHitWondered

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#OneHitWondered

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4 months ago

1968 HITS ARCHIVE: Cinnamon - Derek (Johnny Cymbal) (mono 45) YouTube video by AnotherProf

#OneHitHistory The week ending November 23, 1968, American singer/songwriter Derek earned US #OneHitWonder honors when his garage pop single entered the US #Billboard #Top40 at #37. The single spent 11 weeks on the chart, peaking at #11. #Derek #JohnnyCymbal #OneHitWondered