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Born on February 6, 1943 to Josephine and Domenic Forte, Fabian Forte was actually discovered at the age of 14 sitting on his front steps in Philadelphia. Fabian was actually watching his father being taken away in an ambulance when someone approached him about getting into the record business.

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Saturday Night Beech-Nut Show. March 14, 1959

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Why is this significant/Important to history

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Why is this significant/Important to history

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This music is important because it was the first time music was introduced that was specifically made more young teen girls.

American Bandstand was a show created especially for young teens to listen to music

The Dance move “The Twist” came about becuase of teen idol music as long as other dance moves like, the fly, the fish, and the mashed potato.

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Teen idols were portrayed as good boyfriends, well groomed, attractive, and sensitive. Because of this, record companies figured anyone could be a teen idol as long as they had songs written by pros, music played by experienced musicians, and a young man who fit the “good boy” look and could carry a tune. And that's what they often did.

Many of the teen idol songs were written in the Brill building

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Elvis Presley

Pat Boone

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Bubblegum pop

About girls and teenage love

Songs were generally written for the singer

Heavy use of guiatrs and pianos

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Ricky Nelson

Fabiano Forte

Francis Avallone

Bobby Rydell

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1957 - 1963