Kal Mann

Kal Mann (May 6, 1917 - November 28, 2001) was an American lyricist.

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May 6 - 1917 - November 28 - 2001 - American - Lyricist

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Born Kalman Cohen in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mann began his career in entertainment as a comedy writer until friend and songwriter Bernie Lowe encouraged him to try writing lyrics for the music business. Mann co-wrote songs with Lowe and Dave Appell, yielding a number of major rock and roll No.1 hits such as Elvis Presley's "Teddy Bear," Bobby Rydell's "Wild One", and Chubby Checker's "Let's Twist Again."

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Bernie Lowe - Dave Appell - Rock and roll - Elvis Presley's - Teddy Bear - Bobby Rydell's - Chubby Checker's

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Mann and Lowe teamed up to form Cameo-Parkway Records in 1956.

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Cameo-Parkway Records - 1956

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Kal Mann died in 2001 from Alzheimer's disease.

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