The Gentrys

The Gentrys were a beat band from Memphis, Tennessee, USA.

Band History

The Gentrys were founded in 1963 in Memphis. Within a short time they earned with numerous performances at high school dances the reputation of the most popular teen band in the area. In 1965 she got a record deal and their first single, Sometimes appeared. The song was a regional success, but the published end of 1965 song Keep On Dancing achieved a million-seller. It should be the only one, although the group still remained together until 1971, with interruptions.

Singer James "Jimmy" Hart is a member of the WWE Hall of Fame, and under the name " Mouth of the South" as a wrestling manager active.

Discography

  • Keep On Dancing (1965, USA 4th place)
  • Spread It On Thick (1966, U.S. # 50 )
  • Everyday I Have To Cry (1966, USA No. 77 )
  • Cinnamon Girl (1970, U.S. number 52 )
  • Why Should I Cry (1970, U.S. number 61 )
  • Rock band
  • American band
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