The Lettermen and The Buckinghams

Jun 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM · American Music Theatre, Lancaster, PA American Music Theatre, Lancaster, PA

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The Lettermen

4 concerts

The Lettermen, formed in 1959 by Tony Butala, Jim Pike, and Bob Engemann, are renowned for their close-harmony pop style. Their 1961 hit "The Way You Look Tonight" marked the first of 20 Billboard Hot 100 singles, including "When I Fall in Love" and "Goin' Out of My Head." They achieved sustained success on the Billboard 200, with a series of albums, including "A Song for Young Love," reaching high positions. The group remained active for decades, with Butala retiring in 2019. They received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2019, maintaining appeal with concert tours and nostalgic releases.

The Buckinghams

2 concerts

Chicago's Buckinghams rose to fame in 1966 with the hit "Kind of a Drag," riding the British Invasion wave. Known for harmonies and soul-styled brass, they found success with "Don't You Care" and "Susan," and their R&B hit "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy." Despite early success, their popularity waned post-1967, but Carl Giammarese and Nick Fortuna revived the band in 1982 for full-time touring.