Description

Johnny Cymbal carved out a unique niche in the early 1960s pop landscape, blending novelty humor with genuine rock and roll energy. He is best remembered for his 1963 hit ‘Mr. Bass Man,’ a playful ode to the deep-voiced backing singers of doo-wop and pop records, which reached the US Top 20 and gave him an enduring place in the era’s cultural memory. This CD brings together the highlights of his recording career, making it an ideal snapshot of a distinctive and often overlooked voice from the golden age of early rock and roll. A solid addition for fans of 1960s pop curios and collectors of the era’s more offbeat personalities…