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Kenny Young

perc, voc, GB, Jerusalem
Songwriter / Producer of Pop and Rock
A.k.a. I Shinko Sgt. Smiley Raggs

American songwriter who has been an active writer, artist, and producer from 1963 to the present. His most famous song was "Under the Boardwalk," co-written with Arthur Resnick and recorded by Drifters in 1964 and many other artists. This was followed through the 1960s by top 10 songs for Ronnie Dove, Herman's Hermits, Reparata and the Delrons, Clodagh Rodgers among many others. In 1970 Young moved to England. In 1974 he founded Fox (3), a band featuring Susan Traynor as lead singer under the stage name Noosha Fox. The band broke up in 1977. Young's other bands were Yellow Dog, Gentlemen Without Weapons, 39 Vybes, and Rhythms del Mundo.

     
Instruments
  • Percussion
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
  • Backing Vocals
  • Electric guitar
Genres
  • Pop
  • Rock
  • Electronic
  • Latin
  • World

Band Members
Discography

Title Artist Year Type
Love ShipKenny Young1974Single
Last Stage For Silver WorldKenny Young1973Album
Wake Up NavajoKenny Young1973Single
RosalisKenny Young1972Single
Clever Dogs Chase The SunKenny Young1971Album
Shine On Ruby MountainKenny Young1970Single
SpiderKenny Young1969Single
Little Sister / My Aim Is To Please YouKenny Young1966Single
Just A Little Bit Better / Shaga-Zooma - If He Kissed Me / Devil In The DarkKenny Young1965Single
Just A Little Bit BetterKenny Young1964Single
Thumbin'Kenny Young1963Single
External Links
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