voc, 1929-2014 US
Singer of Rock, Pop and World
Maori singer active and hugely popular in New Zealand in the 1950s, recording for the HMV label. His 1955 version of Rock Around The Clock is allegedly the first rock'n'roll record recorded outside the USA. Born 1929, died 4 September 2014.
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Ridin' Along With Johnny Cooper and the Range Riders | Johnny Cooper | 1975 | Compil. |
Walking Around In Circles | Johnny Cooper And Margaret Francis With The Ranger Riders | 1957 | Single |
Pie Cart Rock And Roll | Johnny Cooper | 1957 | Album |
Rock And Sing | Johnny Cooper | 1956 | Album |
One By One | Johnny Cooper And Margaret Francis Accompanied By The Ranger Riders | 1955 | Album |
(We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock | Johnny Cooper With Ken Avery & His Rockin' Rhythm | 1955 | Album |
Sippin' Soda Through A Straw / I'm A Fool To Care | Johnny Cooper | 1955 | Album |
I'll Pay The Price / Haere Mai | Johnny Cooper | 1955 | Album |
Manu Rere | Johnny Cooper | 1955 | Album |
Paper Boy/See You Later Alligator | Johnny Cooper, Don Richardson's Festival Five | Album | |
Shifting, Whispering Sands / Fallen Angel | Johnny Cooper | Album | |
The Convict And The Rose / Humming Bird | Johnny Cooper | Album |
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Johnny Cooper voc, g AU Rock |
Johnny Cooper |
Johnny Cooper |
Johnny Cooper voc, g US *1988 Rock |
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