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He was born in Brooklyn,
New York and was a record producer and
songwriter. He started his
career as a member of the band the Linc-Tones,
who were to become The Tokens, along with Neil Sedaka and Jay Siegel. As a songwriter and producer he
helped launch the career of The Chiffons. He started his own label B.T. Puppy
and included The Tokens and The Happenings as acts. He co-produced many of the hits of
Tony Orlando and Dawn with Dave Appell as well albums by artists
including Melissa Manchester and The Four Seasons. He passed away
when he was 68 years old suffering from lung cancer.
Angels Recordings
What To Do? (Phil Margo/Mitch Margo/Hank
Medress/J. Siegel/Paul Kahan)(US promo 45)
Sources:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hank_Medress
- http://thetokens.com/who.htm
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