The Diamonds | |
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 The group in 1957. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Canada |
| Genres | Pop[1] |
| Years active | 1953–present |
| Labels | Mercury |
| Members | Gary Owens Julian McCleary Daniel Peter Vissers Jeff Dolan |
| Past members | Dave Somerville Michael Lawrence Adam Marino Ted Kowalski Phil Levitt Bill Reed Bill New Bob Duncan Glenn Stetson Mike Douglas John Felten Jim Malone Sean Sooter Jerry Siggins Bobby Poynton Evan Fisher Steve Smith Gary Cech Harry Harding Danny Rankin Joe Derise Jerry Honeycutt John Wagner Ron Neuman Don Wade Jim Blaine Mike Dorsey Don Weir Joe Finetti Marty Davis |
| Website | www |
The Diamonds are a Canadian vocal quartet that rose to prominence in the 1950s and early 1960s with 16 Billboard hit records. The original members were Dave Somerville (lead), Ted Kowalski (tenor), Phil Levitt (baritone), and Bill Reed (bass).[2] They were most noted for interpreting and introducing rhythm and blues vocal group music to the wider pop music audience. Contrary to a popular myth, the father of Tom Hanks was never a member of the group.[3]
- ^ Dahl, Bill. "Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
- ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. p. 371. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.
- ^ Mikkelson, David (5 February 2012). "Tom Hanks' Father Sang Lead for The Diamonds?". Snopes. Retrieved 6 February 2013.