373 The Midnighters with Hank Ballard (1927-2003) “The Twist” 1959

“Born John Kendricks in Detroit, Hank Ballard (1927-2003 sang gospel as a youth and formed a doo-wop group as a teen…the Midnighters issued a Ballard-penned dance tune, “The Twist,” as a B-side.” Author Jim Dawson said “He could rock out. As a songwriter, he was great at taking expressions and turning them into song hooks” (Billboard, 2003).

The Midnighters with Hank Ballard “The Twist”