⇦ 1959 1961 ⇨

Top 15 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. Loretta Lynn
4. Smokey Robinson
5. Eddie Cochran
6. Joan Baez
7. Fela Kuti
8. Ben E. King
9. Chubby Checker
10. Del Shannon
11. Cliff Richard & the Shadows
12. Jan & Dean
13. Mary Wells
14. Paul Revere & the Raiders
15. The Ventures

Essential Debut Albums from 1960

Albums (?)Wikipedia
Bob NewhartThe Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart
Bob NewhartThe Button-Down Mind Strikes Back!
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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