R.I.P. Barbara Alston (The Crystals)

Barbara Alston, founding member and lead singer for The Crystals has died at age 74 due to complications from pneumonia.The Crystals formed in 1960 and recorded a string of hits in the early 60s such including He’s A Rebel, Da Doo Run Run, Uptown and Then He Kissed Me, all produced by Phil Spector. That’s Altson’s lead vocal on their hit recording of 1962’s Uptown. 

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