The Ran-Dells were an American musical ensemble from Villas, New Jersey, United States.[1] In 1963 their novelty song "Martian Hop" peaked at number 27 on the US Billboard black singles chart, and at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100.[1] Despite releasing two follow-ups, lack of further chart entries made them one-hit wonders.[1]
The trio, who were first cousins, signed to producer Don Kirshner's fledgling Chairman record label.[1] Spirt enjoyed later success as drummer with RCA recording act, the Sidekicks, and also with the Red Coats, who were signed to the Laurie label.
John Spirt died in 2003; Steven Rappaport died on July 4, 2007, in Maui, Hawaii, of a heart attack.
Members
- Robert Rappaport
- Steven Rappaport
- John Spirt[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 2040. ISBN 0-85112-939-0.
External links
- T. Simon's article about the Ran-Dells
- Steve Rappaport's article about the Ran-Dells
- CLCI Webzine Interview with Steven Rappaport
- The Ran-Dells at AllMusic
- The Ran-Dells discography at Discogs
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