Here is an overview of some of the many entertainers and groups that you may encounter at Dennis Dorrity's All Star Revues, along with their official Web sites (if available):
Earl Lewis & The Channels
One of the pioneers of vocal group harmony, still fronted by their original lead singer: Earl Lewis & The Channels, a.k.a. "New York's Finest".
Web site: mypages.blackvoices.com/channels
The Fidelitys
The Fidelitys, from Albany, were one of the sensational new groups to come along in 1958. Today, half a century later, four of the original group members are still performing.
Web site: www.thefidelitys.com
Gene Pitt & The Jive Five
Formed in Brooklyn, New York in the late 1950s. The group found success in 1961 with "My True Story." Still led by Gene Pitt, the group performed on the PBS special Doo Wop 50.
Web site: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jive_Five (Wikipedia)
Classic Sounds
Bob, Al, Gabe, Steve and Lou, a.k.a. "The Bronx Boys of Doo-Wop" (pictured here with WFAS-FM's Johnny Z).
Web site: www.doowopclassicsounds.com
The Duprees
Tommy Petillo, Jimmy Spinelli, Phil Granito, and Tony Testa bring you the polished group harmony sound of The Duprees.
Web site: www.duprees.com
Emil Stucchio & The Classics
A certain kind of magic happens when The Classics step onto the stage and begin sailing from one song to another. Their unique style puts them in a class of their own.
Web site: www.emilstucchioandtheclassics.com
Little Isidore & The Inquisitors
Little Isidore & The Inquisitors bring an exciting mixture of rhythm 'n' blues, doo-wop and modern vocal group harmony.
Web site: www.myspace.com/littleisidore
The Harptones
The Harptones are: Marlowe Murray, Vickie Burgess, Raoul J. Cita, William "Dempsey" James, and Willie Winfield.
Web site: www.theoriginal-harptones.com
Choice
E-Z, Ding, Tony, Malik and Rahim are Choice, a.k.a. "Jersey City's Bad Boys of Acappella."
Web site: www.myspace.com/choicebadboys
The Solitaires
The Solitaires are one of the legendary R&B vocal groups that originated in NYC in the 1950s. The group now features Herman Dunham, Milton Love, George Magnezid and Robbie Mansfield.
Web site: www.lulusko.www7.50megs.com/oldtown/solitaires.html
Johnny Z
Johnny Z, host of the "Rock & Roll Revival Show" on WFAS 103.9 FM, occasionally acts as master of ceremonies. Johnny is a master at setting the mood and energizing any event.
Web site: webdor.net/johnnyz
Dennis Dorrity, Jr.
Back by popular demand, from New Jersey: Dennis Dorrity, Jr.
Web site: www.allstarrevues.com
Kenny Vance & The Planotones
Kenny Vance, Johnny Gale, Kurt "Frenchy" Yahjian, keyboardist Chip Degaard, Jim Bense, and Tony Gallino on Drums, redefine oldies with vocal authority and freshness.
Web site: www.planotones.com
Angel Rissoff
Angel Rissoff, a.k.a. "Little Leopold", "Harlem Hit Parade" & "Jitterbop" also performs with Kenny Vance & The Planotones.
Web site: www.angelmusicinc.com
The Encounters
Peter DeBenedetto, Charlie DiComo, Steve Hirschhorn, Roy (Hutch) Hutchings, and Peter Milazzo.
Web site: www.theencounters.com
The Manhattan Skyline
Rocky Marsicano, Bobby Petrone (music director), Jimmy Russo, Christina Corallo, Tony Danno.
Web site: www.themanhattanskyline.com
Speedo and the Cadillacs
Earl "Speedo" Carroll, Robert Phillips, Gary K. Lewis
Eddie Jones-Music Director and Arranger
This renowned group has written and recorded such hits as
"THE GIRL I LOVE", "SPEEDO", and the most popular recorded song of the day "GLORIA". From 1954 to the present they have excited audiences around the world.
Web site: www.speedoandthecadillacs.com
Joel Katz and Dynamics
Joel Katz and Dynamics.
Web site: http://joelkatzmusic.squarepins.org/index.html
The Clusters
Paulie Gee, Joe Gugliotta, George Granaroli,
Tony Portalatin, Joe Morelli
Web site: http://www.TheClusters.org