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The Dovells were an American doo-wop group, formed at Overbrook High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1957, under the name 'The Brooktones'. The original members were Arnie Silver, Len Borisoff , Jerry Gross (alias Summers), Mike Freda, and Jim Mealey (alias Danny Brooks).
The Dovells made their mark as the kings of early 1960's dance records! The group formed in 1957 singing at local school functions. They began as the Brooktones, their name being taken from their educational institution in. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Overbrook High School. The original members of the group were:
Nov 20, 2020 · The Dovells were a doo-wop group whose members had all sung lead at various times. When the group auditioned for Cameo-Parkway Records in Philadelphia in late 1960, Mr. Barry sang lead on “No,...
The Dovells were a rock vocal group formed in Philadelphia, PA, in 1957, as The Brooktones (taking their name from Overbrook High School, which all its members attended). The original members were lead singer Len Barry, Jerry Summers, Mike Freda, Arnie Satin, Jim Mealey and Mark Gordesky.
The Dovells are perhaps best-known for a song they recorded in 1961, called "The Bristol Stomp". That song went all the way to number one on Cashbox and number two on Billboard. It also reached number seven on the R&B charts.
The Dovells are a musical group formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1957 that was initially under the name 'The Brooktones'. Remembered for the top 10 pop smashes "You Can't Sit Down" and "Bristol Stomp", the beginning members were Arnie Silver, Mark Gordesky, Len Borisoff, Jerry Gross, Mike Freda, and Jim Mealey.
The Dovells are best known for a handful of early-’60s dance hits, including their biggest one – “The Bristol Stomp” – number one (according to Cash Box) and number two (Billboard) on the pop charts in 1961, climbing its way to number seven on the R&B charts as well.
