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The controversy surrounding Bay City's very first first teen club and the secret that led to its closing.
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It’s hard to imagine that one of the world’s most famous Rock and Roll bands would actually steal a song from a 1963 recording by a little-known Detroit R&B vocal group for its first single, especially when that band contains a songwriter the caliber of Pete Townshend.
The record in question is “Misery” sung by The Dynamics with instrumental backing by a young Dearborn combo called The Royal Playboys. “Misery” was released in late 1963 on the Big Top label, and it peaked at # 44 on Billboard’sHot 100 shortly before the onslaught of The Beatles and the British Invasion.
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Dr. J's Blog has produced a large number of stories over the past two decades. For ease of locating, they have been organized into groups. You can use the links below to select a particular Featured Stories Series for a deep dive into these subjects.
If you're looking for our NEW Video Series on The Birth of Michigan Rock and Roll, check out our short films online or, better yet, view them on the large screen in the Robert and Anne Hachtel Theater at the Museum.
