Published November 01. 2015 02:31PM
One of northeastern Pennsylvania’s most popular bands will be honored with a museum in their hometown.
On Sunday, Nov. 22, the Frackville Museum, in conjunction with Eddie Collins Productions, will unveil the Jordan Brothers Legacy Room, a permanent exhibit honoring the most prolific rock & roll music act to emerge from Northeastern Pennsylvania.The group’s career spanned thirty one years, 1954-1986.The Jordan Brothers attained a strong regional fan base in throughout Pennsylvania and achieved national success with TV appearances on Ted Mack’s Amateur Hour, Jerry Blavat’s Discophonic Scene, Ed Hurst’s Summertime At The Pier, and American Bandstand, in which the act also toured in 1959 with Dick Clark’s Caravan Of Stars, headlining with such stars as Paul Anka, Frankie Avalon, The Coasters, and The Drifters among others.The Jordan Brothers were also widely known for a succession of twenty one hit recordings, such as “Things I Didn’t Say” released in 1960 on Jamie Records, and in 1966 their recording of “Gimme Some Lovin’” on Phillips Records, which predated the version done by England’s ‘Spencer Davis Group’. Their regional favorite, “Heart,” was recorded on the afternoon of Nov. 22, 1963, as the world mourned the loss of President John F. Kennedy.The Jordan Brothers Legacy Room exhibit will feature their band instruments, stage clothing, a comprehensive collection of their recordings, in addition to a wealth of photos, plus rare documents and memorabilia from their career, many being presented to the public view for the first time.The exhibit will be presented in the Frackville Borough Complex, 42 S. Center St.Hours for the grand opening are 1-4 p.m. The festivities will feature opening remarks from a number of local dignitaries and members of The Jordan Brothers will be on hand to meet and greet their fans and visitors.