Barry Allen (musician)
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Barry Allen is an award-winning Canadian rock music
ian and record producer/engineer. His career in music began as a guitarist and backup singer for Wes Dakus
. In the early 1960s, he was discovered by producer Norman Petty
, who arranged for Allen to record solo albums. In 1965, Allen signed with Capitol Records
, where he recorded two singles and his debut album; that year, he won the Gold Leaf Award for Most Promising Male Vocalist.
In 1966, the title track from his second album, Lovedrops
, went gold. In 1967, he recorded two more singles; however, sales figures were not to Capitol's liking, and he was released from his contract. In 1970, he released a third album, this time via MCA Records
.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
ian and record producer/engineer. His career in music began as a guitarist and backup singer for Wes Dakus
Wes Dakus
Wes Dakus was the band leader of "Wes Dakus & The Rebels", Canada's most influential and popular instrumental group of the 1960s....
. In the early 1960s, he was discovered by producer Norman Petty
Norman Petty
Norman Petty was an American musician, songwriter, and pioneer record producer who helped shape modern popular music, including pop and rock....
, who arranged for Allen to record solo albums. In 1965, Allen signed with Capitol Records
Capitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
, where he recorded two singles and his debut album; that year, he won the Gold Leaf Award for Most Promising Male Vocalist.
In 1966, the title track from his second album, Lovedrops
Lovedrops
Lovedrops is a song written by S. Robinson and M. Baker. The song was originally recorded by the American R&B duo, Mickey & Sylvia, who are best known for their 1957 single, Love Is Strange...
, went gold. In 1967, he recorded two more singles; however, sales figures were not to Capitol's liking, and he was released from his contract. In 1970, he released a third album, this time via MCA Records
MCA Records
MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group , of which MCA Records was still part. MCA Records was absorbed by Geffen Records in 2003...
.
External links
- Biography of Barry Allen at the Canadian Pop Encyclopedia
- [ Biography of Barry Allen] at AllMusic
- Barry Allen CD release from SuperOldies.com