As Doo-Wop music remains popular, Val Shively, owner of R&B Records in Upper Darby, recalls the roots of the music genre, writes Kyrie Greenberg for WHYY.
While Doo-Wop became extremely popular in the Philadelphia suburbs more than a half-century ago, its roots trace back to the black communities of several East Coast cities.
“Back then, there were black and white radio stations,” said Shively.
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He said that it was Philadelphia D.J. Jerry Blavat who introduced him and other white teenagers to early Doo-Wop music. Back then, it was being performed by all-black groups, such as The Crows and The Orioles.
Ever since, Shively has collected Doo-Wop records.
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