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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 was the lead singer and one of the founding members of the Fifties doo-wop group the Cadillacs, known for hits like 'Gloria' and 'Speedoo'. He also sang with the Coasters and worked as a custodian at an elementary school in Manhattan.
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.
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Nov 27, 2012 · Learn five facts about Earl Carroll, the doo-wop star who sang with the Cadillacs and the Coasters. Find out how he got his nickname, his first hit, his career split and his late-life job.
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”
