The Royal Teens | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Fort Lee, New Jersey, United States |
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Years active | 1956–1965 |
Labels | RCA, Epic/CBS, Capitol/EMI, Musicor, Jubilee |
Members | Tom Austin - drums Bob Azzara - piano Flip Cesario - guitar Bill Crandall - saxophone Bill Dalton - bass Bob Gaudio - piano Al Kooper - guitar Larry Qualiano - saxophone Dan Sabatino - vocals Joe Villa (Joe Francavilla) - vocals Raymond Mariani - vocals & composer Vince Cautero - vocals |
Website | http://theroyalteens.com |
The Royal Teens were an American rock and roll band that formed in New Jersey in 1956 and originally consisted of Bob Gaudio on piano, Tom Austin on drums, Billy Dalton on guitar, and Billy Crandall on saxophone.[1] The group is best known for its single "Short Shorts", which was a number 3 hit in the United States in 1958.[2] The follow-up single, 1959's "Believe Me", hit number 26. They never recorded an album, and broke up in 1965.[2]
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