Danny Rapp
May 9, 1941 – April 5, 1983
Danny Rapp was the lead singer of ’50s teen sensations, Danny & the Juniors. In 1957, their single, “Do The Bop” landed in the hands of Dick Clark who liked it and played it on American Bandstand after suggesting to the group that they change in to “At The Hop.” They had two more hits, “Rock ‘n’ Roll Is Here To Stay,” and “Twistin’ USA.” The group continued to record throughout the ’60s but were never able to come close to the success they had with those three tracks. Danny Rapp fell out of the public eye until his apparent suicide in 1983.
What You Should Own
Hi my name is David and i am 40m yrs old. I am the youngest of six kids and i grew up listening to the oldies and ever since i can remember i have always loved Danny and the Juniors. I have just been introduced to YouTube and i have enduldged in the original videos of the group in black and white and i really wish there were more! What ever happened to them all? If the music was still as pure and fun we would all live in a better place!! God Bless