The Five Crowns : Jerry Dudley, Douglas Rose, Steve Jackson, Eugene Jackson and Porky Burgess
Chuck Edawards & The Five Crowns (2) (Canonsburg, PA)
Personnel :
Steve Jackson (Lead)
Eugene Jackson (First Tenor)
Douglas Rose (Second Tenor)
Porky Burgess (Baritone)
Jerry Dudley (Bass)
Discography :
Chuck Edwards & The Five Crowns (2)
1959 - If I Were A King / Lucy and Jimmy Got Married (Alanna 557)
Biography :
The
Five Crowns were native sons of Canonsburg, PA. Formed in late 1956 the
group consisted of Steve Jackson, lead, Eugene Jackson (no relation),
first tenor, Douglas Rose, second tenor, Porky Burgess, baritone and
Jerry Dudley, bass. Douglas Rose and Porky Burgess were members of the
same church congregation as Steve? Paine Methodist, and after hearing
his spiritual vocals they immediately urged him to join their group. By
1958, the Five Crowns were rehearsing polished a cappella renditions of
tunes recorded by the Cadillacs, Platters and other artists. Chuck
Edwards, brilliant guitarist and vocalist, resided in the same housing
plan; he was awed by their a cappella presentations. He asked the
Fellows if they would like to do several jobs with him and his band.
Chuck Edwards
Chuck Edwards approached the youngster with two song he had written.
Since the fellows backed him up on club dates, Chuck wanted the group to
arrange and do the background harmony. About the same time, a man
named Lee Barrett showed interest in them and soon became their manager.
Lee and Chuck went to see Bill lawrence, operator of Alanna records.
After hearing the Five Crowns, fronted by Chuck Edwards, Bill contracted
them to cut two sides at Capitol records recording studio in New York.
Chuck Edwards sang lead and played guitar on both tunes. "If I Were A
King" b/w "Lucy and Jimmy Got Married" were issued on Alanna 557 during
July of 1959. "If I Were A King" did very well in the Pittsburgh area.
The prospect for any immediate success instantly disappeared and by 1961
the fellows mutually agreed to disband.
Songs :
If I Were A King / Lucy and Jimmy Got Married