In 1959, Dick Clark formed the Caravan of Stars, a road show featuring some of the most popular stars and musical groups of the day. Chubby Checker

Chubby Checker

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, Duane Eddy

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, Bobby Darin

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, Fabian

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, Buddy Holly

Buddy Holly

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, Annette Funicello

Annette Funicello

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 and Bo Diddley

Bo Diddley

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 toured with the Caravan. Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry

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 joined the tour, as well but chose to drive his pink Cadillac

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Among the stars were brothers Frank and Joe Jordan who had appeared on Dick Clark's American Bandstand

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a total of three times with such hits as "Be Mine" and "Dream Romance." The Jordan Brothers

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, who recorded on Jamie-Guyden Records, participated in the 49-day "Caravan of Stars" that took them throughout the United States and Canada. The 17-piece orchestra of singer Lloyd Price was used as back up for all of the seasoned veterans on the stage.