![]() “The Helms Brothers” became a regional attraction and were asked to appear on the Hayloft Frolic television show in Bloomington.Īfter his television debut, Helms was asked to sing background vocals for an Ernest Tubb session, which gave him the connections he needed to earn a recording contract of his own. ![]() Helms, born to a musical family in Bloomington, Indiana in 1933, began his career as part of a country duo, singing with his brother Freddy who accompanied him on the guitar. Although many may not recognize Helms’ name, his voice is surely well known each Christmas season as his hit “Jingle Bell Rock” has been one of the most-played holiday tunes since its initial release in 1957.
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