Well-known New Auburn home twice target of thieves Nov 5, 2009
The flamingos were only worth about $20, but knowing their security had been breached was disheartening. This time, a six-foot Gemmy inflatable pumpkin, with an estimated value of more than $50, was the victim. (Chetek Alert, WI)
John E. Carter, lead tenor for Flamingos, Dells; at 75 Aug 29, 2009
NEW YORK - John E. Carter, 75, an R&B lead tenor who performed in the singing groups the Dells and the Flamingos and was a two-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, died Aug. 21 at a hospital in Harvey, Ill ... Mr. Carter, who was known for his falsetto, was the last surviving founding member of the Flamingos ... Mr. Carter left the Flamingos the first time in 1957 to do military service and left permanently in 1960 to join the Dells, which had been formed in the early 1950s by some... (Boston Globe)
Fans flock to see The Flamingos Aug 27, 2009
The Flamingos span an era of music that evolved through rock 'n' roll, early rhythm and blues and doo-wop ... The Flamingos have been called "one of the most influential vocal groups in pop music history." They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Doo-Wop Hall of Fame in 2001, and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2000 ... Their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction page says this about group: "With their elegant, intricate and flawless vocal arrangements, the Flamingos are widely... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Dells singer Carter dies aged 75 Aug 23, 2009
Soul crooner Johnny Carter, who was a member of doo-wop groups The Dells and The Flamingos, has died aged 75 ... He left The Flamingos in 1960 to join The Dells, performing on their best-known hit Oh What A Night ... Carter's first group The Flamingos were honoured with a Hall of Fame induction in 2000. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Obituaries in the news Aug 22, 2009
Carter, who was known for his falsetto, was the last surviving founding member of the Flamingos ... Carter left the Flamingos the first time in 1957 to do military service, and left permanently in 1960 to join the Dells, which had been formed in the early 1950s by some of his high school friends from Harvey ... The Flamingos were inducted in 2000. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
R&B singer John E. Carter dead at 75 Aug 22, 2009
Carter was the last surviving founding member of the Flamingos, a doo-wop group he left in 1960 join the Dells, a quintet formed by some of his high school friends from Harvey. The Dells' 1954 breakout hit, "Oh What A Night," sold more than a million records when it was reissued in 1969 with Carter on falsetto lead. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Thousands celebrate Scituate Heritage Days Aug 11, 2009
On Sunday, after Tara Joy, Toni Lynn Washington and The Flamingos, a large crowd gathered for The James Montgomery Band. Ernie and the Automatics and Foghat came later in the afternoon. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Seventies stars coming to Heritage Days May 28, 2009
The next day, the Front Street stage will be visited by The Toni Lynn Washington Band, The Flamingos, Marty Balin, Ernie and the Automatics and Foghat, he said. As of May 26, McMorrow said that the band Ten Years After was tentatively scheduled to play on Aug. 8, depending on whether they could work out the cost. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Century band raising funds May 22, 2009
The flamingos have agreed to hire out to grace Pocatello front lawns to help you celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, new babies, weddings, engagements, good grades, promotions, new jobs, and many more occasions in a unique and fun way. This is the only flock of flamingos in Southeast Idaho and you do not want to miss out on having them brightening up your friends' or family members' front lawns. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
More of this story» May 15, 2009
But he forgot that flamingos are diurnal and pickles are nocturnal, "so they were never awake at the same time. Flamingos never saw the pickles and the pickles never saw the flamingos," Claflin said. Lacking a natural predator, flamingos proliferated and turned the blue skies pink. (Dowagiac News, MI)
R&B, jazz guitarist Snooks Eaglin dies at age 72 Feb 19, 2009
Toussaint was 13 when he formed a band with Eaglin called the Flamingos. "He played with a certain finger style that was highly unusual," said Toussaint, now 71. (Anchorage Daily News)
Plastic paradise - Couple’s palm tree decorations don’t draw as much controversy as casino Feb 17, 2009
The flamingos are out there, too, two plastic ones and one wooden one made by a resident of the Montana State Prison. Suzy plans to paint another coat of pink on the bird soon. (Missoulian, MT)
