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Earl Carroll (September 16, 1893 – June 17, 1948) was an American theatrical producer, director, writer, songwriter and composer. Early life [ edit ] Carroll was born in Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania in 1893.
Earl "Speedo" Carroll (November 2, 1937 – November 25, 2012) was the lead vocalist of the doo-wop group The Cadillacs. The group's biggest hit was "Speedoo", which with a minor spelling change became Carroll's subsequent nickname. It was released in 1955.
Earl Carroll, the lead singer and one of the founding members of the Fifties doo-wop group the Cadillacs, died Sunday from complications of diabetes and a recent stroke, The New York Times...
Nov 27, 2012 · Earl (Speedo) Carroll, the lead singer of the 1950s doo-wop group the Cadillacs, who later found contentment, plus a measure of abiding renown, as a New York City school custodian, died on...
Jun 13, 2024 · Earl Carroll (born Sept. 16, 1893, Pittsburgh, Pa., U.S.—died June 17, 1948, near Mount Carmel, Pa.) was an American showman, theatrical producer, and director, best known for his Earl Carroll’s Vanities (1922–48), which were popular revues of songs, dances, and flamboyantly costumed ladies.
Nov 27, 2012 · The king of those hep cats was Earl "Speedo" Carroll, who died on Nov. 25 at age 75 in New York City. Here are five intriguing facts about Carroll and the group that he helped make famous: When the group formed in 1953, they originally called themselves the Carnations, and each member wore one of the flowers on his lapel.
Earl Carroll, the lead singer of the 1950s doo wop group The Cadillacs, has died at age 75 from complications following a stroke. The Cadillacs were best known for the hits “Speedo” and “Gloria”
