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Sherman Garnes
Born(1940-06-08)June 8, 1940
New York City, New York, United States
DiedFebruary 26, 1977(1977-02-26) (aged 36)
New York City, United States
GenresRock and roll
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active1954–1977
LabelsGee Records

Sherman Garnes (June 8, 1940 – February 26, 1977) was an American singer and member of the doo-wop group, The Teenagers. Garnes attended Edward W. Stitt Junior High School where he met Jimmy Merchant.[1] Garnes and Merchant formed a group called The Earth Angels, and in 1954 formed the Coupe De Villes along with Herman Santiago and Joe Negroni. This group, with the addition of Frankie Lymon, later became The Teenagers and had a hit song with Why Do Fools Fall in Love.[1] Garnes died on February 26, 1977, from a heart attack when he was only 36 years old. He was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993 as a member of the Teenagers.

Personal life

Garnes was 6 ft. 6 in. tall and had a size 13 shoe.[2] Garnes has a daughter named Leslie Garnes Carlisle (Moguel).[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Talevski, Nick (2010). Rock Obituaries: Knocking On Heaven's Door. Omnibus Press. p. 199. ISBN 9780857121172. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  2. ^ "How tall was Sherman Garnes of the Teenagers?". Answers.com. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
  3. ^ Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (August 14, 2014). "Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame". Rockhall. Archived from the original on August 16, 2016. Retrieved August 14, 2019. Alt URL
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