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The Tokens—best known for their chart-topping 1961 single, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”—were formed in 1955 at Brooklyn’s Abraham Lincoln High School and were known first as The Linc-Tones. The group’s original members were Neil Sedaka, Hank Medress, Eddie Rabkin, and Cynthia Zolotin; Rabkin was replaced by Jay Siegel in 1956. The band recorded its first […]
Nov 18, 2021 · Philip Margo was a singer with the Tokens, known for their 1961 hit “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” We invite you to share condolences for Philip Margo in our Guest Book. Read Full Obituary.
Nov 17, 2021 · Philip Margo, popularly known for being one of the members of "The Tokens" who popularized the song "The Lions Sleep Tonight," has passed away at the age of 79.
Philip Frederick Margo was born on April 1, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York, to Leon and Ruth (Becker) Margo. He grew up in the Brighton Beach section of Brooklyn. In ...
Phillip Margolin is one of the few authors in the world that has had all of his novels on the New York Times bestsellers list. A criminal defense attorney for over twenty years, Margolin has created a series of riveting legal thrillers rooted in law and splashed with absolute mystery.
Philip Margo was a singer with the Tokens, known for their 1961 hit “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” We invite you to share condolences for Philip Margo in our Guest Book. Read Full Obituary.
Nov 13, 2021 · The Lion Sleeps… With a final roar we announce the passing of our incredible lion, Philip Margo. Phil died yesterday surrounded by his beloved family. He was a multi-media entrepreneur who ran the gamut from producing gold records to writing novels and everything in-between. Born in Brooklyn in 1942, Phil reveled in...
