Formed in 1959 by Far Rockaway High students in Belle Harbor, New York, Jay & the Americans updated ’50s doo wop harmony for ’60s pop. With lead singer Jay Black, they scored hits like “She Cried,” “Cara Mia” and “Come a Little Bit Closer.”
Formed in Newport, Rhode Island, the Cowsills were a major 1960s pop act consisting of siblings and their mother, Barbara. Known for hits like The Rain, the Park and Other Things and Hair, the group served as the real-life inspiration for The Partridge Family.
The Vogues are a harmony-pop vocal group formed in 1960 in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, by high school friends Bill Burkette, Don Miller, Hugh Geyer, and Chuck Blasko. Known for hits like You're the One, Five O'Clock World, Magic Town, and the million-selling Turn Around, Look at Me, the group transitioned from Co & Ce to Reprise Records before spending later years touring oldies circuits.
The Turtles, formed in LA by Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman, are best known for their 1967 chart-topping hit "Happy Together." Their sound evolved from Byrds-inspired folk-rock to pop, achieving several Top 10 hits. After disbanding in the late '60s, Kaylan and Volman joined Frank Zappa's Mothers of Invention as Flo & Eddie, later reuniting as the Turtles for oldies tours. They released several albums and contributed to soundtracks and radio shows. Known for their harmonious vocals, they regained rights to their music, leading to various reissues.
"Little Anthony" Gourdine, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, known for hits like “Goin’ Out of My Head” and “Hurt So Bad,” captivates with his powerful yet tender voice, delivering timeless performances on TV & radio.
The Happy Together Tour, originating in 1984, is a celebrated concert series showcasing iconic 1960s and early 1970s pop and rock. Anchored by The Turtles, known for "Happy Together", it features rotating legends like The Association ("Cherish," "Windy") and The Cowsills ("Hair," "Indian Lake"), delivering harmony-rich hits and nostalgic performances. It is one of North America's most enduring and successful nostalgia tours.
