Artist Info: Dan Belloc

It wasn't until late 1956 that Fraternity signed its first authentic rock'n'roller, an unknown teenager from Omaha, Nebraska named Sparkle Moore who sported velvet pantaloons, snazzy tops and peroxide blonde hair teased into a frothy concoction. She was flown to Chicago to record five sides under the direction of Dan Belloc, a local bandleader who served as Fraternity's MD. Three of these, Killer, Rock-A-Bop and the eerie Flower Of My Heart appeared on Volume 1 of All American Rock 'n' Roll - (Ace CDCHD 316). [read more...]