The Crystals came from Columbus High School in New York.The group originally consisted of Joe Patriarca(Second Tenor),Richie Sozzi,Joe Garcia(Lead & First Tenor),John Angelillo(Baritone) and Joe Premont but soon Premony and Sozzi were replaced by Jesus"Joe"Carillo(Bass) and Don Cruz(Lead & First Tenor).In 1957-58 the group changed the name to The Delmonicos and recorded a demo_Cynthia/Babby Sitter.
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In 1958 The Delmonicos moved to Just Records changed the name to The Metros and recorded 2 sides_All Of My Life/Lookin.LISTEN......
Finally the group auditioned for Ray Ellis the A&R man for MGM.He signed the group to 3 year contract but only if they changed their name.the group elected to take back their original name of The Crystals.releasing the followings records....- That's Where I Belong / Better Come Back To Me.Metro Records-1959.
- I've Got My Reasons / Big John Grundy.Metro Records-1959.
- I'm Watching You / Oh, My You.Cub Records-1960.
And as Cub Records unreleased side_The Beauty & the Beast.
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Also they back up to Terri Dean (see in this blog).
More information about this goup at;http://www.harmonytrain.com/dowoplady/Metros/metros.htm
Go to Ebay for a fantastic Metros/Crystals CD....
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