1961 Gene Chandler release a all time classic, "The Duke of Earl,which became a number one hit in early 62 on the Pop and R& B chart | Curtis Butler

February 17, 1962 Gene Chandler had the top tune on the Billboard Pop chart with "Duke Of Earl", the first of his six US chart hits. The song would be inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002, and was chosen by The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. | Johnny Rock and Roll Radio