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Annette with the Afterbeats was a fictional character created by Warner Bros. Records in the late 1950s as a marketing ploy. The character was portrayed as a teenage girl who fronted a band called The Afterbeats. The real musicians behind the recordings were The Afterbeats, a group of studio musicians, with lead vocals often performed by Annette Funicello. Annette with the Afterbeats released several singles and albums, most notably "Tall Paul" and "First Name Initial", which became popular hits in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The character was part of the "teen idol" craze of the era and helped to launch Annette Funicello's successful career as a singer and actress.

Despite the fictional nature of Annette with the Afterbeats, the music released under her name has remained popular with fans of 1950s and 1960s pop music. Annette Funicello, who provided vocals for the character, went on to have a successful career as a performer, starring in numerous films and TV shows throughout the 1960s and beyond. The legacy of Annette with the Afterbeats lives on as a unique chapter in the history of pop music and entertainment.