Friday, June 19, 2009

JAMES "BUZZ" CASON & THE...

THE CASUALS.
Band from Nasville,TN formed by Buzz Cason (Vocalist) ,Richard Williams (Vocalist / Pianist ) ,Chester Powers (Accordionist / Pianist) ,Bill Smith (Drummer) ,Johnny McCreery (Guitarist)  and Joe Watkins (Saxophonist).they were considered the Nashville's first rock & roll band,produced by the team Ken Moffett and Noel Ball(see The Crescendos in this blog).


 In 1957 recorded in the Moffet & Ball label Nu-Sound Records the sides_My Love Song For You/Help Me. the A Side written by Carson and Williams was very popular and the disc was sold to Dot Records who re-released the two sides this same year.

To Listen or Download_My Love Song For You.Please visit;http://www.box.net/shared/4uph7v240r

 Or go to Youtube...



Also in 1957 the Dot label released the sides_Till You Come Back/Hello Love.

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Witout success the band become a touring act,in 1960 were know as the Casual teens "the Brends lee's backup band".

More information at; http://www.facebook.com/pages/Buzz-Cason/6072484500?sk=info



THE STATUES.

Later the California Liberty Label signed "Buzz" as a member of a vocal group called THE STATUES and consisted of James "Buzz" Cason,Hugh Jarrett and Richard Williams.

They have a small Hit (#84) in 1960 with the Bobby Vinton classic_Blue Velvet.

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Liberty also decided to re-name Buzz "Gary Miles" and recorded to The Statues as GARY MILES with THE STATUES.

The group recorded...

As The Statues...

-Blue Velvet/Keep The Hall Light Burning. Liberty Records-1960.

-White Christmas/Jeannie With The Light Brown Hair. Liberty Records-1960

-Ten Commandments Of Love/Love At first Sight. Liberty Records 1961.

To Listen or Download The Statues_Love at First Sight.Please visit;http://www.box.net/shared/vv8ef5ls9j

As Gary Miles with The Statues...

-Dream Girl/Wishing Well. Liberty Records-1960.

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