From Jersey to Brooklyn to the streets of Manhattan, the sounds of teens harmonizing on street corners is what made the city come alive back in the golden days of the late fifties and early sixties. Groups that were formed in the streets were corralled into recording studios and became local stars - and a few even became huge stars, such as The Four Seasons - subject of the immensely popular Tony Award winning musical "Jersey Boys." This 16 track compilation explores the other great groups of the Tri-State
Jersey: Greg Taylor (vocals, guitar); Sean McNab (guitar, background vocals); Johnny Lubera (bass); Ian Blackwood (drums).Recorded at Salad Days Studio, Washington, D.C.Recording information: Salad Days Studio, Washington DC (02 /10 /2001 -02 /15 /2001 ) .Formed from ex-members of Grade, Jersey is an Ontario, Canada-based band who sounds more like they should be from Richmond, VA. This is said because of the obvious Avail and Ann Beretta sound, as well as the fact that Robbie Hutchinson from Ann Beretta
Full performer name: Rev. James Cleveland & The New Jersey Mass Choir. Personnel: James Cleveland (vocals, piano). Liner Note Author:...