Introducing Jerry Lawson and The Persuasions
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Barry Richards introduces Jerry and The Persuasions in one of their early TV appearances.
Barry Richards introduces Jerry and The Persuasions in one of their early TV appearances. Jerry discusses how hard it was for a group with no band to break into show business. The Persuasions’ first manager David Dashev speaks about how unique the group was, LA journalist Rip Rense speaks about how well David Dashev managed them, and Jerry gives a very brief history of a cappella.
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Introducing Jerry Lawson and The Persuasions
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Barry Richards introduces Jerry and The Persuasions in one of their early TV appearances. Jerry discusses how hard it was for a group with no band to break into show business. The Persuasions’ first manager David Dashev speaks about how unique the group was, LA journalist Rip Rense speaks about how well David Dashev managed them, and Jerry gives a very brief history of a cappella.
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