Connie Allen

Connie Allen
Connie Allen in 1960
Background information
Born (1926-09-24)September 24, 1926
Died August 30, 1991(1991-08-30) (aged 64)

Constantina "Connie" Allen (1926-1991) was an American singer and musician. She recorded the song Rocket 69 in 1951, backed by Todd Rhodes and His Toddlers (also called the Todd Rhodes Orchestra).[1][2][3]

Other songs

In addition to Rocket 69, Connie also performed several other songs with Todd Rhodes as well as Paul "Hucklebuck" Williams. Some of her songs include; Your Daddy's Doggin' Around, Hard Working Woman, Sugar in my Bowl, What's Happening, and You'll Never Change Me.

References

  1. ↑ Fox, J.H.; Alvin, D. (2010). King of the Queen City: The Story of King Records. Music in American Life. University of Illinois Press. p. 114. ISBN 978-0-252-09127-8. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
  2. ↑ Pruter, R. (1996). Doowop: The Chicago Scene. Music in American life. University of Illinois Press. p. 140. ISBN 978-0-252-06506-4. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
  3. ↑ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ale9twdO3oc/maxresdefault.jpg
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