The Fireballs

Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs were successful in the 1960s American pop band. It was originally founded in 1959 under the name " The Fireballs ".

The quartet was Norman Petty, the manager of Buddy Holly, win as their manager. This also had his own recording studio and produced the first single " Torquay ", an instrumental piece, which reached number 39 on the U.S. charts.

Starting in 1963, then was renamed to Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs and with the single " Sugar Shack " reached No. 1 on the hit parade and we had a million-seller.

In the late 1960s the formation disappeared into oblivion.

Members

  • George Tomsco; Guitar, vocals
  • Stan Lark; guitar
  • Jimmy Gilmer; Piano, Vocal
  • Eric Budd; drums

Hit- Singles

The Fireballs

  • Torquay, 1959 ( U.S. # 39 )
  • Bull Dog 1960 ( U.S. # 24 )
  • Quite A Party, 1961 ( U.S. # 27, UK # 29 )

Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs

  • Sugar Shack, 1963 ( U.S. # 1, UK No. 45 )
  • Daisy Petal Pickin ' 1964 ( U.S. # 15 )
  • Bottle Of Wine 1968 ( U.S. number 9 )
List of Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles of 1963
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