The Counts of Rhythm - Gerald "Bud" Cole (drums), Jim Cox (guitar), and Roy Alexander (piano)
Continentals and the Counts of Rhythm - Hey Senorita
In 1958 the doowop craze was sweeping the nation. The Penguins had a massive hit with Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine). A small group of students from Muncie Central High School decided to make their own recording under the name Continentals and the Counts of Rhythm. The recordings were completed in a short period by a Cincinnati recording company. The result was a smoking version of the Penguin’s B-side hit “Hey Senorita” backed by an original, “Don’t Leave Me” (ZTSC-10476). The record was released locally and less than 100 copies were rumored to have been pressed, making it one of the scarcest records by an Indiana group. The Continentals consisted of Theotis Barnes, Phil Butts, Ralph Kersey, Ray Jimmerson and Elsworth Williams on vocals. The instrumental combo, pictured above, consisted of Jim Cox, Roy Alexander, and Bud Cole.
