Connie Allen

Connie Allen
Background information
Born(1926-09-24)September 24, 1926
DiedAugust 30, 1991(1991-08-30) (aged 64)

Constantina "Connie" Allen (September 24, 1926 – August 30, 1991) was an American singer and musician. She recorded the song "Rocket 69" in 1951, backed by Todd Rhodes and His Toddlers (also called the Todd Rhodes Orchestra).

Other songs

In addition to "Rocket 69", Allen also performed several other songs with Todd Rhodes as well as Paul "Hucklebuck" Williams. Some of her songs include; "Your Daddy's Doggin' Around", "Hard Working Woman", "Sugar in my Bowl", "What's Happening", and "You'll Never Change Me".

References

  1. ↑ Fox, J.H.; Alvin, D. (2010). King of the Queen City: The Story of King Records. Music in American Life. University of Illinois Press. p. 114. ISBN 978-0-252-09127-8. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
  2. ↑ Pruter, R. (1996). Doowop: The Chicago Scene. Music in American life. University of Illinois Press. p. 140. ISBN 978-0-252-06506-4. Retrieved December 20, 2017.