William “Nick” Allen, Sr. was a Durham barber who often styled the hair of musical celebrities traveling through Durham.
Allen launched his own singing career with the gospel group the Interns. Later he recorded the soul song “Hard Way to Go” as a soloist. He was also the father of Nick Allen, Jr., the lead vocalist of the Modulations.
Nick Allen, Sr. can be seen above, front row in the middle, along with Raymond Davis, Joe Davis, Theodore Freeland, Harold White, and Alonzo Eubanks.
Nick Allen, Sr.
"Hard Way To Go" b/w
"Don't Make Me Be What You
Don't Want Me To Be"
(Walas W1; late-1960s)
Nick Allen, Sr.
"Hard Way To Go" b/w
"Don't Make Me Be What You
Don't Want Me To Be"
(Walas W1; late-1960s)
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