Daddy Cleanhead

Who is Daddy Cleanhead?

"Daddy Cleanhead" is the stage name of Fred Higgins, the older brother of Chuck Higgins. He was known for singing "Something's Goin' on in My Room", which Gary Susman refers to as an "obsure gem".

He regularly sang vocals with his brother's band.

He was recorded with them on the following singles

⁕"Broke" / "I'll Be There"

⁕"One More Time" / "Dye Ooh Mambo"

⁕"Papa Charlie"

⁕"Something's Goin' On In My Room" / "Let Me Come Back Home"

⁕"Shotgun Wedding"

and on the following songs from albums

⁕"Big Fat Mama"

⁕"Papa Charlie"

⁕"Real Gone Hound Dog"

and is included in the compilation

⁕Cool Daddy—The Central Avenue Scene 1951-1957, Vol.3