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 Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, in 1960, the harmony-pop vocal group the Vogues are best known for hits like You're the One, Five O'Clock World, and the million-selling Turn Around, Look at Me. The foursome achieved major chart success throughout the 1960s before touring oldies circuits.
Hailing from Newport, Rhode Island, the Cowsills were a 1960s pop act whose clean-cut family image inspired television's The Partridge Family. Known for hits like The Rain, the Park and Other Things and Hair, the group featured sibling harmonies and capable instrumentation.
Frontman Gary Puckett formed the soft rock group Gary Puckett and the Union Gap in California, known for wearing Civil War uniforms. Managed by Jerry Fuller, they scored major late-1960s hits like Woman Woman, Young Girl, Lady Willpower, and This Girl Is a Woman Now.
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.
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.