Uncovering the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
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Top 15 Artists Who Released their Debut Recording in 1959
These artists released their first recording in 1959. They have been eligible since the first Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 1986. Artists aleady inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame are highlighted in orange.
| 1. | James Brown |
| 2. | Dolly Parton |
| 3. | Carole King |
| 4. | The Isley Brothers |
| 5. | John Lee Hooker |
| 6. | Dion |
| 7. | The Miracles |
| 8. | The Staple Singers |
| 9. | The Flamingos |
| 10. | Jimmy Reed |
| 11. | Lloyd Price |
| 12. | Ritchie Valens |
| 13. | Willie Dixon |
| 14. | The Moonglows |
| 15. | Brenda Lee |
Essential Debut Albums from 1959
| Albums (?) | Wikipedia | |
| Jimmy Reed | Rockin' with Reed | ☆ |
| Lightnin' Hopkins | Lightnin' Hopkins | ☆ |
| Ritchie Valens | Ritchie Valens | ☆ |
| The Flamingos | Flamingo Serenade | ☆ |
Essential Debut Songs from 1959
| Songs (?) | Wikipedia | |
| Brenda Lee | Sweet Nothin's | ☆ |
| Brook Benton | It's Just a Matter of Time | ☆ |
| Dave "Baby" Cortez | The Happy Organ | ☆ |
| Dion and the Belmonts | A Teenager in Love | ☆ |
| Frankie Avalon | Venus | ☆ |
| Freddy Cannon | Tallahassee Lassie | ☆ |
| Little Anthony & The Imperials | Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop | ☆ |
| Lloyd Price | Stagger Lee | ☆ |
| Lloyd Price | Personality | ☆ |
| Neil Sedaka | Oh Carol | ☆ |
| Phil Phillips | Sea of Love | ☆ |
| Santo & Johnny | Sleep Walk | ☆ |
| The Flamingos | I Only Have Eyes For You | ☆ |
| The Flamingos | Lovers Never Say Goodbye | ☆ |
| The Isley Brothers | Shout (Pt. 1 & 2) | ☆ |
| Wilbert Harrison | Kansas City | ☆ |
Missing someone? They may be listed in a different year. Check this list before letting us know.
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