Who was/is Charlie Starr ? - CDs, Vinyl LPs, DVD and more
Charlie Starr
CHARLIE STARR was from upstate New York, probably Buffalo. He cut two albums for PROPHESY RECORDS, a label distributed by ATLANTIC. These recordings were made a decade or so before the PROPHESY sessions, and were cut by Abramson five or six years before FESTIVAL was launched. According to Tim Lane, assigned the task of writing about Starr on the 'Tough And Tender' album, "Charlie is a man who believes in truth and people. Although he has been unable to see the world around him since he was eleven years old, he transmits through his music, as well as his personality, sensitivity, insight, and a feeling for life that is enviable."
In 1961, Charlie Starr was taking his best shot with rockabilly and nicely underproduced teen ballads. Black Jack Joey was pure greaseball rockabilly; Sick And Tired is driven by some terrific kick-ass drumming. Despite some timing mistakes and a few other musical goofs, Charlie showed early promise. Where he is now is anyone's guess.
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