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The Elverays, from left to right: Freddy Huston, Buddy Granston, Albert Hartzog, Robert “Bojack” Jackson, Phil Montgomery and Teddy Walker. Rocky…
Pastor Enlis Long of the Peace Baptist Church, 5 Leopold St. Rochester, ca 1950s.
Restaurant kitchen worker, Rochester, ca 1950s.
Elks Club Marching Band, Clarissa St. Rochester, ca 1950s.
Liquor store interior as new business enterprise, Jefferson Avenue, Rochester.
“Mr. Wonderful Lounge.” Many musical groups got their start in this night club that was located on West Main Street in Rochester from 1969-1971. Rocky…
Singing group, left to right: Jerry Phillips, Louis A. “Bubbles” Johnson (Grammy Award co-winner 1986 for “Sweet Love”), Isaiah Williams, Wade Davis.…
Frankie Kay and the Swinging Vee Jays, Frankie Kay on guitar, Mr. Graham on saxophone, Mr. White on bass and Mr. Cooke on drums. Rochester, ca 1960.
Group of three musicians, with “Sonny” in the middle. Club in Rochester. ca 1970.
George Mitchell, Rocky’s friend and business partner.
Beauty salon interior. Beautician Laura Walker styles Beatrice Simmons’ hair. ca 1960, Rochester.
Girls’ basketball team coached by Rocky Simmons. Baden Street Center, Rochester, 1950s. Photograph by Rocky Simmons.
Whiz Kids basketball team coached by Rocky Simmons. Baden Street Center, Rochester, 1950s. Top row, left to right: Josh Jeffries, John Beckley, James…