Little Anthony and the Imperials facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Little Anthony and the Imperials
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| Origin | New York City |
| Years active | 1958–present |
Little Anthony and the Imperials was a popular African-American vocal group. They became famous in the 1950s and 1960s. The main singer of the group was "Little Anthony" Gourdine.
The group started by singing doo-wop music. Doo-wop is a style of music that uses lots of vocal harmonies. Later, they changed their musical style as new trends became popular.
Their Hit Songs
Little Anthony and the Imperials had many hit songs. These songs were very popular on the radio. Some of their most famous songs include "Tears On My Pillow" and "Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko Bop."
Other big hits were "I'm On The Outside (Looking In)" and "Goin' Out Of My Head." They also had a hit song called "Hurt So Bad." A person named Teddy Randazzo helped create many of these songs. He was a record producer and also helped write the music.
Later Years and Legacy
The group became less popular in the late 1960s. However, they kept making music until 1975. Even after that, Little Anthony continued to perform. He often sang the group's old hit songs at "oldies" concerts. This allowed fans to enjoy their classic music for many more years.
Images for kids
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The Imperials in 1976. (L to R) Harold Jenkins, Clarence Collins and Bobby Wade
See also
In Spanish: Little Anthony and the Imperials para niños
