⇦ 1959 1961 ⇨

Top 12 Artists Who Released their Debut Recording in 1960


These artists released their first recording in 1960. 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. The Supremes
2. Ike and Tina Turner
3. Smokey Robinson
4. Eddie Cochran
5. Joan Baez
6. Chubby Checker
7. Del Shannon
8. Cliff Richard & the Shadows
9. Jan & Dean
10. The Ventures
11. Bill Black
12. D.J. Fontana

Essential Debut Albums from 1960

Albums (?)Wikipedia
Chubby CheckerTwist with Chubby Checker
Cliff Richard and The ShadowsMe and My Shadows
Eddie CochranThe Eddie Cochran Memorial Album
Joan BaezJoan Baez

Essential Debut Songs from 1960

Songs (?)Wikipedia
Bobby RydellVolare
Chubby CheckerThe Twist
Eddie CochranThree Steps to Heaven
Eddie CochranCut Across Shorty
Ike & Tina TurnerA Fool in Love
The VenturesWalk Don't Run

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⇦ 1959 1961 ⇨

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