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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.
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...
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.
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 · 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 · As lead singer of doo-wop group the Cadillacs, Earl ‘Speedo’ Carroll was best known for the hits ‘Gloria’ and ‘Speedoo.’ NBC’s Brian Williams reports.
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(1893–1948),American theatre manager and producer, originally a lyric writer, who settled in New York in 1912 and 10 years later built the first Earl Carroll Theatre there. From 1923 ...
