music quiz

[archieblack]

stuck on 3 questions.
1950s singer - he had a girls surname 7 and 6 letters.
1970s group/artiste- police maybe - 8 letters
1970s group/artiste- another "monkeys" group maybe -
5 7 and 4 letters (three words). any suggestions would be greatly appreciated..

[factor-fiction]

The last one is Steve Gibbons Band
Middle one may be Specials

[Mamyalynne]

1 Ronnie Carroll

[whirlowcroft]

1970's group- maybe Jacksons?

[archieblack]

i like the steve gibbons band and specials. thanks. answer for 1950s i originally thought ronnie carroll but ans has 7 letters in 1st name and 6 in second name. not other way around. thanks though.

[factor-fiction]

the only 7,6 I can find that possibly fits the clue is Charlie Gracie
Gracie is a girl's name- eg Gracie Fields

Here is evidence that Charlie Gracie was well known in teh 50s
http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/arti st/Gracie,%20Charlie/a/Charlie%20Gracie.htm

[factor-fiction]

Well I thought Charlie Gracie was a good answer.

whirlowcroft- - sorry, I don't get see where the Jacksons fits in for the clue 1970s group/artiste- police maybe - 8 letters

[archieblack]

thanks factor 30. charlie gracie must be right. sorry i have only just responded. nothing personal. thanks again.