# Hank Ballard
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hank ballard (born John Henry Kendricks; November 18, 1927 – March 2, 2003) was a rhythm and blues singer and songwriter, the lead vocalist of The Midnighters and one of the first rock and roll artists to emerge in the early 1950s. He played an integral part in the development of the genre, releasing the hit singles "Work With Me, Annie" and answer songs "Annie Had a Baby" and "Annie's Aunt Fannie" with his Midnighters. He later wrote and originally recorded (in 1959) "The Twist" which was notably covered a year later by Chubby Checker, this second version spreading the popularity of the dance.
From Hank Ballard to The Fat Boys: How The Twist Connected Black Musical Generations
DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray talk about those post-Civil Rights dances our parents' generation did—like the Twist, Watusi, Swim, Jerk, and Bus Stop—and how we Gen Xers picked them up from TV reruns and family talks. It's like sitting around remembering Soul Train lines, What's Happening episodes, and …
The Twist: How One Song Took Over the World TWICE – The Untold Story
The only song in history to hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 twice (1960 and 1962), "The Twist" by Chubby Checker sparked a global dance revolution and forever changed how people moved to music.
In this episode of The Tom Gulley Show, we dive deep into the wild story behind the iconic track—from it…
KoppenWithCritic Max Freedman
Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Max Freedman as they discuss Hall of Fame artists:
Hank Ballard’s “Hoochie Coochie Coo” vs. Janet Jackson’s “If”
Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” vs. Madonna’s “Live to Tell”
Parliament’s “Flash Light” vs. Prince’s “When Doves Cry”
Kate Bush’s “Running Up Th…
Episode 411: Whole Hog or None
It's two more hours of vintage 1950s and 60s vinyl soul and R&B found on record labels ranging from obscure locals almost lost to time to the Big Dogs of those genres: Motown, Atlantic, Chess, etc. Slip on your dancing shoes and hit the floor!
-Originally broadcast May 31, 2026-
Willie Mitche…
Rock n Roll / R&B / Doo Wop Groups: Hank Ballard and the Midnighters
In this Episode it's all about the Rock n Roll / R&B / Doo Wop Groups and I feature the Group, Hank Ballard and the Midnighters. I talk about the group and list some of their songs. God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way.
The Rondelle55's Old School Music Review Podcast Theme music is the song…
446 - The Twist - The CoverUp
A listener request brings us one of the classic songs of Rock and Roll with the most unlikely origin story, and we get to call out a music recognition organization that isn't the Grammys. The Twist, originally by Hank Ballard and The Midnighters, covered by Chubby Checker.
Outro music is Back In …
On this day in Blues history for September 19th
Today’s show features music performed by Wingy Manone and Hank Ballard
The Jackalope Hour #517 10-10-2026 - A Rando Random
The Jackalope Hour #517 - A Rando Random
Sometimes you get behind but you should never not do something. This Jackalope Hour is totally random and has music all over the map. Hear Pet Shop Boys, Wall of Voodoo, Charles Aznavour, Savages, Ry Cooder, and Cranes among others performing music that is …
On this day in Blues history for November 11th
Today’s show features music performed by Hank Ballard and Ray Charles
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