Eddie Fontaine

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Eddie Fontaine (March 6, 1927 - April 13, 1992) was an actor and singer who appeared on many TV shows in the 1960s and 1970s and first became famous as a performing artist during the late 1950s. He is best known for the self-penned "Nothin' Shakin'" (1958), a foot-stomping rockabilly classic co-written by Fontaine and later covered by The Beatles and Billy "Crash" Craddock. Fontaine also sang in the musical comedy, "The Girl Can't Help It" (1956), starring Jayne Mansfield.


Best known songs (with years) include:

  • Nothin' Shakin' (1958)

Pop charts debut year: 1958

Years active: 1954-1991

Genres: Rockabilly

Labels: RCA, Argo

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