Episode 55: “Searchin'” by the Coasters
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
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Introduction
Jerry Lieber and Mike Stuller started out as songwriters for Big Mama Thornton. They had a hit with Riot in Cell Block number 9 by the Robins, but saw no money from it. Their business associate Lester Sill suggested they form their own record company. The two formed Spark Records and Quintet Publishing to produce R&B music.
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