Diamonds

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). 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.

Birth and Death Data: Born Founded 1953, Died Ceased 1962

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1955

Roles Represented in DAHR: Vocal group

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Company	Matrix No.	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	88557	8/26/1955	Smooch me	Diamonds	Vocal group
Decca	88558	8/26/1955	Be my lovin' baby	Diamonds	Vocal group
Decca	88559	8/26/1955	Nip sip	Diamonds	Vocal group
Decca	88560	8/26/1955	Black denim trousers and motorcycle boots	Diamonds	Vocal group

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Diamonds," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/312082.

Diamonds. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/312082.

"Diamonds." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.

Wikipedia: The Diamonds

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LCNAR: Diamonds (Musical group) - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n94046233

Wikidata: The Diamonds - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2410857

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/140438204

MusicBrainz: The Diamonds - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/ded75e69-b485-426c-96b9-79d1fff7d6bf

ISNI: 0000 0001 0943 6212 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000109436212

FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/697195

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