Jimmy Bowen
- MatchJimmy Bowen
- 83%Charlie Gracie
- 66%Robin Luke
- 65%Tommy Sands
- 58%Carl Dobkins Jr.
- 50%The Collins Kids
- 49%Carl Mann
- 49%Ersel Hickey
- 49%Glen Glenn
- 46%Bill Justis
- 43%Ernie Freeman
Biography
30 November 1937, Santa Rita, New Mexico, USA. From an early age Bowen was a star athlete who earned a scholarship to West Texas State University. While there he formed the Serenaders with Buddy Knox (guitar, vocals) and Don Lanier (lead guitar) in 1955, sharing vocal duties with Knox and playing bass himself. Later they changed their name to the Rhythm Orchids with the addition of young drummer Don Mills, and became a rockabilly troupe. They recorded a session at Norman Pettys studios in... Read more