From the Philadelphia Music Alliance
PHILADELPHIA (April 15, 2019) -
"It is with great sorrow that we acknowledge the passing of two very
deserving members of our Walk of Fame ― Joe Terry, who
died this morning, and David White, who died in March," said Alan Rubens,
Chairman of the Philadelphia Music Alliance. "They were two of the
founding members of Danny & the Juniors, who recorded 'At the Hop,’ one of
the most iconic songs ever to come out of Philadelphia. David was also the
song's co-writer. They are true legends and true Philadelphians who were part
of making our city's music heritage as great as it is."
Joe Terry (b. Joe Terranova, Jan.
30, 1941) was inducted into the Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame as a
founding member of Danny & the Juniors in 1992. Danny & the Juniors
shot straight to the top of the charts in early 1958 with their biggest hit
ever, the gold-selling "At the Hop" (penned by the songwriting team
of David White and John Madara), though they reached the charts again with
eight more singles through 1963, notably the Top 40 charters "Rock and
Roll Is Here to Stay," "Dottie," and "Twistin' U.S.A." Terry
and Frank Maffei have continued to rock and roll across the country as Danny
& the Juniors, thrilling new audiences with old favorites.
About the Philadelphia Music
Alliance
The Philadelphia
Music Alliance Walk of Fame, recently proclaimed an official landmark by
Philadelphia City Council, is a living tribute to Philadelphia's rich music
history and a vital force unifying the city's diverse cultural communities
along the Avenue of the Arts, with a renewed commitment to shed new light on
the City's cultural legacy and incredible contribution to the world of music
past, present and future as a major tourist attraction. This agenda to
recognize more local music greats in all genres is part of the community based,
non-profit organization's overall mission to encourage the creation,
celebration and historical preservation of Philadelphia music, and the
foundation of a renewed commitment to schedule induction ceremonies each year.
