On This Date (July 12, 2008) Earl Nelson / Bob & Earl
themusicsover Earl Lee Nelson
September 8, 1928 – July 12, 2008
Earl Nelson a member of the popular doo-wop group, the Hollywood Flames, and later, half Bob & Earl. With the Hollywood Flames, Nelson sang lead on what would become their biggest hit, “Buzz Buzz Buzz.” In 1963, Bob & Earl wrote and released, “Harlem Shuffle,” which was produced by Barry White. The song, now considered a soul classic was made into a hit by the Rolling Stones in 1986. Earl Nelson passed away at 79 on July 12, 2008. He had been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
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