Don Reid
The Statler Brothers were an American vocal group from Staunton, Virginia. Formed in 1955, they went on to become the opening act and backup singers for Johnny Cash, which led to their…
The Statler Brothers were an American vocal group from Staunton, Virginia. Formed in 1955, they went on to become the opening act and backup singers for Johnny Cash, which led to their…
Charles Walter Pope co-founded The Tams in Atlanta with his brother Joseph Pope. The group took its name from the tam o’shanter hats they wore on stage, and became a mainstay of Southern beach music. Pope led one of the two touring line-ups until his death from Alzheimer’s disease in 2013.
Vito Joseph Picone is the former lead singer of The Elegants and is the only remaining original member. He has also played bit parts in Goodfellas, Analyze This, and The Sopranos.
Willie “Bill” Pinkney was an American performer and singer. Pinkney was the last surviving original member of The Drifters, who achieved international fame with numerous hit records. He was chiefly responsible for…
Fayette Regina Pinkney was an American singer and an original member of the musical trio The Three Degrees.
The Jive Five were an American doo-wop group. They are best known for their 1961 hit single “My True Story” and their work on ID jingles for the Nickelodeon network in the…