Jimmy Beaumont of The Skyliners dies

[reckless]

Sad news for those of a certain age.

Jimmy Beamont of The Skyliners, a major pre-Beatles era rock 'n roll group from Pittsburgh, died Sunday at 76.

http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/music/2017/10/08/Jimmy-Beaumont-frontman-Skyliners-Doo-Wop-dies-cancer-singer-Pittsburgh/stories/201710080181

He was best known for the 1959 hit “Since I Don’t Have You,” a magical, tearful ballad that topped the Cashbox R&B chart and went to No. 3 on the Billboard R&B chart.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngZh6ZSRoYg

RIP to a lasting, unique talent and seminal voice of a era.

[Nutz and Boltz]

One of my all-time favorite lead singers of any group. Right up there with Dion Dimucci of the Belmonts, Johnny Maestro of the Crests and Brooklyn Bridge. A true legend of Rock N' Roll. He was still performing live up until recently.

I just watched this interview last week...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sslQsH7fuTE

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Thanks for posting. I love that music. RIP