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The passing of Tommy Gough of the Crests

August 26, 2014 by Joe Mirrione

Thank you to historian Todd Baptista for providing the following: Talmadge E. (“Tommy”) Gough, age 74, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014 at his residence in Flint, Michigan.  Tommy was an original member of the Crests, who recorded “Sixteen Candles”, “Step by Step”, “The Angels Listened In” and “Trouble in Paradise” among others. Services: Family
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Video of Neil Sedaka singing Happy Birthday to Kathie Lee Gifford

August 16, 2014 by Joe Mirrione

Neil Sedaka serenades Kathie Lee Gifford

Kathie Lee‘s 61st birthday is today, but her big surprise gift came on Friday on live TV when her old friend Neil Sedaka serenaded her with a custom-reboot of his big hit “Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen.”   Co-host Hoda Kotb blind-folded her partner in crime (and wine) and led her to a studio where Sedaka
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Jay & The Americans play the Ford Center for the first time ever December 19, 2015

August 10, 2014 by Joe Mirrione

12-19-15 in Dearborn, MI

Jay & The Americans come to the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn, MI, joined by their friends The Shades of Blue. Presented in association with Scotty Productions. Tickets on sale soon.

The Duprees come to Dearborn, Michigan for the first time in recent history!

June 19, 2014 by Joe Mirrione

7-18-15 in Dearborn, MI

The Duprees come to the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn, Michigan on July 18, 2015. With special guests The Shades of Blue. Presented in association with Scotty Productions. Tickets on sale soon.  

Jay and The Americans, The Happenings and the original lead singer of The Buckinghams…

June 19, 2014 by Joe Mirrione

Jay and the Americans at the Barbara B Mann

The stars of the sixties come to the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall on February 19, 2015… Jay and The Americans (“This Magic Moment”, “Come a Little Bit Closer”, “Cara Mia”, “Only in America”, “Walkin’ in the Rain”, “Let’s Lock the Door”) The original lead singer of The Buckinghams, Dennis Tufano (“Kind Of A Drag”, “Don’t
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Jay & The Americans, The Drifters, The Chiffons and more…

June 19, 2014 by Joe Mirrione

Charlie Thomas' Drifters

Live on stage at the Peabody Auditorium, March 27, 2015… Jay & The Americans (“This Magic Moment”, “Cara Mia”, “Come a Little Bit Closer”, “Walkin’ in the Rain”, “Only in America”) Charlie Thomas’ Drifters (“Under the Boardwalk”, “Up On the Roof”, “On Broadway”, “There Goes My Baby”, “Save the Last Dance for Me”) The Chiffons
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Bobby Rydell, Jay & The Americans and more at the Warner Theatre on November 15, 2014

June 19, 2014 by Joe Mirrione

11-15-14 at the Warner Theatre

Praia Entertainment Group presents “Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp Live!” Starring… Bobby Rydell (“Wild One”, “Volare”, “We Got Love”) Jay & the Americans (“This Magic Moment”, “Cara Mia”, “Come a Little Bit Closer”) Charlie Thomas’ Drifters (“Under the Boardwalk”, “Up on the Roof”, “Save the Last Dance for Me”, “On Broadway”) and Emil Stucchio & the Classics (“Till Then”). A limited
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June 19, 2014 by Joe Mirrione

Sonny Turner with his full vocal group

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Tickets on sale August 1 for Torrington, CT concert

June 17, 2014 by Joe Mirrione

Bobby Rydell

Click here to be among the first to snag tickets for “Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp Live” at the Warner Theatre in Torrington, CT on Saturday, November 15, 2014.   Praia Entertainment Group proudly presents “Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp Live!” starring Bobby Rydell (“Wild One”, “Volare”, “We Got Love”), Jay & the Americans (“This Magic Moment”, “Cara Mia”, “Come
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Lenny Cocco issues clarification of Chimes trademark dispute

June 17, 2014 by Joe Mirrione

Lenny Cocco & The Chimes 2014

Lenny Cocco has issued a clarification of the litigation surrounding the trademark and right to use the name The Chimes, the group he has led since 1959.  The Chimes, with Cocco, on lead, had two hits in the early 60’s with the old standards “Once in a While” and “I’m in the Mood for Love”.
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Jukebox Jams continue on ABC-TV’s The View

Much to the delight of doo wopp fans everywhere, ABC-TV’s The View has featured some of the best-known groups of the 50’s and 60’s live on national television over the course of the last several weeks.  The series was sparked by a performance by acappella stars The Persuasions on May 26, in which they mentioned
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Kid Kyle releases new CD, “Without Love”

In a time when the artists of the 1950’s and 1960’s are producing less new music than ever, Kid Kyle has picked up the baton and released a brand new CD, filled mainly with doo wopp standards.  The disc kicks off with Anthony & The Sophomores’ “Play Those Oldies Mr. DJ” and the romp continues
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