The Collins Kids were rockabilly phenoms - They were born in Pretty Water, Oklahoma, but the children's parents whisked them off to Los Angeles at an early age in order to thrust the two talented kids into the bright lights of Hollywood. They appeared often on Tex Ritter's "Town Hall Party" as well as "The Grand Ole Opry" and "The Ed Sullivan Show." Lorrie and Larry Collins had several hits in the 1950's including "Hoy, Hoy" and "Hop, Skip and Jump." They were marketed towards children, but surely any adult could appreciate Lorrie's singing, and the lightening guitar style of ten year old Larry Collins. Read more and watch the video after the jump.
