Anthony and the Sophomores
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Anthony and the Sophomores were an American Doo-wop group based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The group formed in 1963, originally consisting of Anthony Moresco (lead vocalist), Anthony Perri (baritone), Ernie Funaro (first tenor), John Donato (second tenor) and Bob Finizio (bass).[1][better source needed] They were active throughout the 1960s, most notably releasing their hit record "Play Those Oldies, Mr. Dee Jay" in 1963.[2]
Anthony and the Sophomores | |
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| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States |
| Genres | Doo-wop |
| Years active | 1963, 1965–1967 |
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History[edit]
In 1957, teenagers Ernie Funaro, Anthony Perri and John Donato sang on street corners in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Despite having minimal experience, Perri recruited his 13-year-old cousin Anthony Moresco, to create a group which became known as "Tony and the Teens." By 1958 the group was recording covers of songs, and had changed their name to "Tony and the Dynamics". A year later, they released their first record with the now defunct Herald Records. Shortly after, Tony Maresco left the Dynamics and formed a group known as "Tony and the Twiliters", around the same time John Donato left for the military. Maresco's new group released two songs in 1961, during which Donato returned from his service. Maresco reunited the original Dynamics group together, which would come to be known as Anthony and the Sophomores.[3] After a few recording sessions with other groups, Bob Finizio, who sang bass with Carlo and the Secrets, joined the original Dynamics group, ultimately creating a quintet. They auditioned for Mercury Records, and changed their name to "Anthony and the Sophomores" in 1963.[1]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Whitedoowopcollector (2010-04-05). "Anthony & the Sophomores: When I'm Near You". White Doo-Wop Collector. Retrieved 2021-08-19.
- ↑ "Anthony And The Sophomores Discography - USA - 45cat". www.45cat.com. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
- ↑ "The Dynamics (5) aka Anthony & The Sophomores (2)". doo-wop. Retrieved 2021-08-19.
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