Preston Epps
About the artist
Preston Epps (Mangum, Oklahoma, U.S., July 19, 1930 - May 9, 2019) was an American percussionist. Epps learned to play percussion instruments, including the bongos, while he was stationed in Okinawa during the Korean War. After his tour of duty he settled in Southern California, playing in coffee shops and working odd jobs. Arthur Laboe, a local disc jockey, signed him to Original Sound Records, which released his single "Bongo Rock" in 1959. The tune became a hit in the U.
Top songs
- Bongo Rock
- Bongo Bongo Bongo
- Bongo in the Congo
- Bongola
- Stormy Bongo
- Afro-Mania
- Bongo In Pastel
- Jungle Drums
- Bongo In Paradise
- Afro Mania
News & Stories
Stories are temporarily unavailable. Search for coverage below.
Tickets & music shops
We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases through our Amazon and eBay links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Related artists
Powered by Last.fm