Jack Hammer
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Jack Hammer was an American singer, pianist, and songwriter born as Earl Solomon Burroughs on 16 September 1925 in Grovetown, Georgia. He achieved professional recognition for co-writing the track âGreat Balls of Fireâ (1957) which was recorded by the musician Jerry Lee Lewis. His recording career began with writing the track âFujiyama Mamaâ (1954). Hammer achieved professional recognition for the track âRock 'n' Roll Callâ (1955) and the track âFootball Rockâ (1956). He achieved professional recognition for joining the ensemble the Platters in 1960. His discography included the studio recording Rebellion - Jack Hammer Sings and Reads Songs and Poems of the Beat Generation (1960) and the track âKissin' Twistâ (1961). The track reached number 3 in Belgium and number 41 in Germany. He achieved professional recognition for the studio recording The Twistin' King (1963) and performing in the stage production Bubbling Brown Sugar (1976). Hammer died on 8 April 2016.
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